Question

3(x – 2) + 4x = -27

Answer 1

USE THE DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY FIRST

Answer 2

do you know how to do that?

Answer 3

like 3 timesxand 3 times -2

Answer 4

yeah

Answer 5

let me know what you get

Answer 6

3x-6?

Answer 7

yeah. next you combine like terms

Answer 8

so 7x-6=-27

Answer 9

yeah and then you would subtract what from -27 to isolate x?

Answer 10

i mean add not subtract

Answer 11

add 6?

Answer 12

to what

Answer 13

to -6 and -27?

Answer 14

yes! and then you have isolated x so your last problem to solve is 7x=-21 in which you must divide and then your answer is?

Answer 15

x=-3?

Answer 16

good that's how you would solve an equation like this from now on, so i hope you took notes. if you need anymore help i am here just message me.

Answer 17

ok! thank you soo much :D