Question

Solve for x
2(x - 1) = -4x + 46
A. 8 B. 11 C. 12 D. 9

Answer 1

A. 8

Explanation:

2(x−1)=−4x+46

(2)(x)+(2)(−1)=−4x+46(Distribute)

2x+−2=−4x+46

2x−2=−4x+46

Step 2: Add 4x to both sides.

2x−2+4x=−4x+46+4x

6x−2=46

Step 3: Add 2 to both sides.

6x−2+2=46+2

6x=48

Step 4: Divide both sides by 6.

6x

6

=

48

6

x=8