Question

Solve –2(x – 6) = –4
x = –1

x = 8

x = 5

x = –8

I keep getting either 4 or -4 but its not an option. What am I doing wrong?

Answer 1

you can divide by -2 both sides
\[x-6=2\]
-/-=+

Answer 2

I got 2... Which is still not an option lol

Answer 3

when you divide both sides by -2 you get (x-6)=2 since -4/-2 = 2
then you add six you get x=8

Answer 4

I see what i did wrong now, I subtracted instead of adding! Thank you!:D