How do you solve #-2( x + 3) = 4- ( x + 2)#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-07-12T03:55:26

#x=-8#

Solve:

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

Expand.

#-2x-6=4-x-2#

Add #6# to both sides.

#-2x=4-x-2+6#

Add #x# to both sides.

#x-2x=4-2+6#

Simplify.

#-x=8#

Divide both sides by #-1#.

#x=8/(-1)#

#x=-8#