Question

How do you find the solution set of (x - 3) - 2(x + 6) = -5

Answer 1

first distribute the (-2)
into the (x+6)
can you do that? :)

Answer 2

yeah -2x + -12

Answer 3

good! :)
so now we have
x - 3 - 2x - 12 = -5 can you add like terms?

Answer 4

(-12)*

Answer 5

no x=-10

Answer 6

3x -15= -5

Answer 7

skate go away im not trynna cheat. im trying to figure it out so i can do it without cheating

Answer 8

oooo
x - 2x = ? careful ^_^

Answer 9

https://mathway.com/

Answer 10

oh so does finding the solution set basically just mean solve the equation? the solution set should be {-10} correct?

Answer 11

yes ^

Answer 12

cool thanks sleephead :D

Answer 13

you're welcome ^_^