Question

FAN AND MEDAL!!! Solve for x: -2(x + 3) = -2(x + 1) - 4 I need the work as well!

Answer 1

it is an identity. all real numbers are solutions.

Answer 2

How do I figure that out, though?

Answer 3

@PinkSapphire Do you know how to do this?

Answer 4

-2(x+3)=-2(x+1)-4

_2x-6=-2x-2-4 Distribute first.

_2x-6=-2x-2-4 Add 2x to both sides and they cancel each other out.
+2x +2x

-6=-2-4

-6=-6 Add 6 to both sides.
+6 +6

?=?

All numbers are solutions.

Answer 5

thts wht i did.i was posting my work but labtop is 2 slow

Answer 6

Okay. Thank You BOTH! You are lifesavers :)

Answer 7

no prob.