Question

having promblem solving this linear equation: 2=-6/(x+4). Greatly appreciate some help?

Answer 1

2= -6/(x+4)
2(x+4)=-6
2x+8=-6
2x=-14
x=-7

Answer 2

to check
2=-6/(-7+4)
2=-6/-3
2=2 √

Answer 3

what I don't understand, its in fraction form how did you move the den. (x+4). distribution law?

Answer 4

Cross multiply

Answer 5

Thank you, I have one more problem x-23=1/2(2x-46). since it's a fraction I don't know what to do.

Answer 6

Need help solving this problem x-23=1/2(2x-46), the ans. is x-23=x-23. I worked inside the ( ) first by dividing by 2 which gave me x=-23. However, I don't know what to now with 1/2(x-23)?