Question

solve the equation -4(x+10)-6=-3(x-2)

Answer 1

you need to distribute the -4 and the -3

so: -4(x + 10) -6 = -4x -40 -6
-3(x -2) = -3x + 6

-4x -40 -6 = -3x + 6
add the -40 + -6

-4x -46 = -3x + 6
plus 4x to both sides

-46 = x + 6
minus 6 from both sides to solve for x

x = ?

Answer 2

-52?

Answer 3

yes! :) good job

Answer 4

thanks