Question

Solve for x: -2(x - 3) = 10

A x = -2
B x = 2
C x = -8
D x = 8

Answer 1

First distribute on left side.
-2(x - 3) = 10
-2x + 6 = 10
Now subtract 6 from both sides:
-2x = 4
Now divide both sides by -2
x = -2