Question

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What is the value of x in the equation 3(2x + 4) = −6?

−3
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12
19

Answer 1

3(2x + 4) = -6
6x + 12 = -6
6x = -6 - 12
6x = - 18
x = -18/6
x = -3

Answer 2

3(2x + 4) = −6

Follow PEMDAS.

First, distribute 3 to all terms within the parenthesis

3(2x + 4) = 6x + 12

6x + 12 = -6

Isolate the x. Note the equal sign. What you do to one side, you do to the other. Do the opposite of PEMDAS.

6x + 12 (-12) = -6 (-12)

6x = -18

6x/6 = -18/6

x = -3

-3 is your answer for x

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