Question

Solve for x.

6 – 3(2x – 4) = 2(1 + x)
A.
–2
B.
0
C.
–1
D.
2

Answer 1

Start by distributing

Answer 2

Thats my problem i dont know if to distribute -3 or just +3 to )2x-4)

Answer 3

@ASNinja

Answer 4

it'd be the -3

Answer 5

ok what u do is 6x-12=2+x

Answer 6

so now what we do is move the x in one place and the numbers in one so it would be -14=-5x

Answer 7

Oh okay thanks

Answer 8

hzer...don't forget the 6 at the beginning of the problem

Answer 9

I get 2.8 as an answer, but it isnt there. @hzer

Answer 10

6 - 3(2x - 4) = 2(1 + x) --- distribute through the parenthesis
6 - 6x + 12 = 2 + 2x
-6x + 18 = 2 + 2x --- subtract 2x from both sides
-6x - 2x + 18 = 2 -- subtract 18 from both sides
-6x - 2x = 2 - 18 -- combine like terms
-8x = - 16 -- divide both sides by -8
x = -16/-8
x = 2

Answer 11

any questions ?