Question

Solve for x. −34(x+2)=6 Enter your answer in the box. x =

Answer 1

−34(x+2)=6

distribute

-34x -68 = 6

add 68 to each side

-34 x = 74

divide by -34

x = 74/-34

x = -2 6/34

x =-2 3/17

Answer 2

x = - $\frac{37}{17}$

distribute the parenthesis by - 34

- 34x - 68 = 6 ( add 68 to both sides )

- 34x = 74 ( divide both sides by - 34 )

x = $\frac{74}{-34}$ = - $\frac{37}{17}$