Question

If -2(x + 3) = -22,
what is 4x?

Explain.​

Answer 1

32

Explanation:

Solve for x:

1. Apply the distributive property: -2x + -6 = -22
2. Simplify: -2x - 6 = -22
3. Add 6 to each side, so it now looks like this: -2x = -16
4. Divide each side by -2 to cancel out the -2 next to x. It should now look like this: x = 8

Apply the value of x to 4x:

1. 4x = 4(8)
2. 4(8) = 4 × 8
3. 4 × 8 = 32

I hope this helps!