Question

3(2x + 3) - 4x = -3
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Answer 1

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

STEP 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
(3)(2x) + (3)(3) + -4x = -3 (Distribute)
6x + 9 + -4x = -3
(6x + -4x) + (9) = -3 (Combine Like Terms)
2x + 9 = -3
2x + 9 = -3

STEP 2: Subtract 9 from both sides.
2x + 9 - 9 = -3 - 9
2x = -12

STEP 3: Divide both sides by 2.
2x/2 = -12/2
x = -6

FINAL ANSWER: x = -6

Answer 2

This is the answer:

step 1: distribute
your equation should look like this: 6x+9-4x=-3

step 2: combine like terms
your equation should look like this: 2x+9=-3

step 3: subtract both sides by 9
your equation should look like this: 2x=-12

step 4: divide both sides by 2 (don't divide both sides by 2x)
your answer and equations should be: x=-6