How do you solve 3( x + 6) = - 24?

1 Answer
Mar 23, 2018

x=-14

Explanation:

3(x+6)=-24

Use the distributive property

(3)(x) + (3)(6) = -24

3x + 18 = -24

Subtract color(red)(18) on both sides

3x + 18 - color(red)(18) = -24 - color(red)(18)

3x = -42

Then divide both sides by 3

(cancel3x)/cancel3=(-42)/3

x= -14