Question

-4(2x - 1) = -6(x + 2) - 2

Answer 1

first distribute bracket on left side by -4

Answer 2

\[-8x + 4= -6x - 12 - 2\]

Answer 3

now combine like terms on right side

Answer 4

\[-8x + 4 = -6x - 10\]

Answer 5

-12 and -2 is not 10

Answer 6

woops my bad haha, -14

Answer 7

yes now move -6x on left side

Answer 8

That's where I need help, I'm supposed to divide it correct?

Answer 9

no you have
-8x + 4 = - 6x - 14

-6x is subtracting by -14
so what is opposite of subtract ??

Answer 10

So I am supposed to add -6 to both sides?

Answer 11

yes -6x add

Answer 12

\[-2x = -14\]

Answer 13

who kidnapped the "4" :'(
where is 4 which is on left side

Answer 14

Wow. I have no idea how I left that out haha:

\[-2x + 4 = -14\]

Answer 15

ohh now that looks right
now you have to move 4 on right
what you should do ???

Answer 16

\[-2x = -18\]
\[x = 9\]

Answer 17

Thank so much! It's been a while since I do Algebra and needed a little reminder :)

Answer 18

yep good

Answer 19

my pleasure :) :) :)