BeautyQueen97
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  • 22-01-2019
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation for x: 4 + 3 (x + 2) = -8

6
-6
2/3
-2/3

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wegnerkolmp2741o
wegnerkolmp2741o wegnerkolmp2741o
  • 22-01-2019

Answer:

x = -6

Step-by-step explanation:

4 + 3 (x + 2) = -8

Distribute the 3

4 +3x+6=-8

Combine like terms

10+3x=-8

Subtract 10 from each side

10-10+3x = -8-10

3x=-18

divide by 3 on both sides

3x/3 = -18x/3

x = -6

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lillymilly2015
lillymilly2015 lillymilly2015
  • 22-01-2019
4+3(x+2)=-8
4+3x+6=-8
3x=-18
x=-18/3
x=6
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