Question

what is the answer to 6 = 2(x + 8) - 5x

Answer 1

first solve the parenthesis

Answer 2

6 = 2(x-8) - 5x (can also be):
2(x-8) - 5x = 6 ( distribute the 2)
2x - 16 - 5x = 6 (add the xs on a side and the absolute terms on the other)
- 3x = 22 (divide by -3)
x = -22/3
hope you get it

Answer 3

what would it be in fraction form?

Answer 4

x = -22/3

Answer 5

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