Question

How do you solve `32= - 6x - 6x + 8`?

Answer 1

`x=-2`

Explanation:

Combine like terms
`32=-6x-6x+8`
`32=-12x+8`

Subtract 8 from both sides
`24=-12x`

Solve for x
`24=-12(-2)`
`x=-2`

Check your answer
`32=-6(-2)-6(-2)+8`
`32=12+12+8`
`32=24+8`
`32=32`

Yes, x is indeed equal to -2