Question

-4x + 2 = -10x - 20. I have racked my brain about this one.

Answer 1

x = -11/3

Explanation:

Start by combining like terms: 6x = -22

Then divide both sides by 6 to isolate x:

x = -11/3

Answer 2

x = -11/3

Explanation:

-4x + 2 = -10x - 20

Add 10x to each side

-4x+10x + 2 = -10x+10x - 20

6x+2 = -20

Subtract 2 from each side

6x+2-2 = -20 -2

6x = -22

Divide by 6

6x/6 = -22/6

x = -11/3