Question

How do you solve `-6x + 2( x + 2) = x - 11`?

Answer 1

`x=3`

Explanation:

`-6x+2(x+2)=x-11`

First simplify each side of the equation if possible.

`-6x+2x+4=x-11`
`-4x+4=x-11`

Now group like terms. Remember, when you take a term to the other side, the sign changes.You can take `x` to the left side to make it `-4x-x` but you would want to avoid negatives so take `-4x` to the right side instead.

`4+11=x+4x`
`15=5x`

Divide both sides by `5`

`15/5=(cancel(5)x)/cancel(5)`

`x=3`