Question

-6(x+5) +6= -2(x+8) solve for x

Answer 1

-6X-30+6=-2X-16

4X=-8

X=-2

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Answer 2

`\sf \: x = - 2`

Explanation:

Given equation,

→ -6(x + 5) + 6= -2(x + 8)

Now the value of x will be,

→ -6(x + 5) + 6= -2(x + 8)

→ -6x - 30 + 6 = -2x - 16

→ -6x - 24 = -2x - 16

→ -6x + 2x = -16 + 24

→ -4x = 8

→ x = 8/-4

→ [ x = -2 ]

Hence, the value of x is -2.