Question

How do you solve `−2(x − 1) = −16`?

Answer 1

`x=9`

Explanation:

Given:
`color(white)("XXX")-2(x-1)=-16`

Divide both sides by `(-2)`
`color(white)("XXX")x-1=8`

Add `1` to both sides
`color(white)("XXX")x=9`