How do you solve #3/4(x+2)=-1#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-02-15T21:51:56

#x=-10/3#

#3/4(x+2)=-1#

Multiply both sides by #4#.

#(4)3/4(x+2)=-1xx4#

Simplify.

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

Simplify.

#3(x+2)=-4#

Expand the left side.

#3x+6=-4#

Subtract #6# from both sides.

#3x=-4-6#

Simplify.

#3x=-10#

Divide both sides by #3#.

#x=-10/3#