Question

Level: Standard
2) Given: -2(x - 4) = 3(x + 12); Prove: x = -5.6
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Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

-2(x - 4) = 3(x + 12)          {Use distributive rule}

-2*x - 4 *(-2) = 3*x + 12*3

-2x  + 8    = 3x + 36       {add 2x to both sides}

           8  = 3x + 36 +2x

            8 = 5x + 36

     8 - 36 = 5x                 {subtract 36 from both sides}

         -28  = 5x

5x = -28           {Divide both sides by 5}

 x = -28/5

x = -5.6

Answer 2

-2(5-4)=4(6+12)

-10+8=24+48

-2=72

=-36