Question

Solve the following equation for the variable shown. (Remember to enter a numerical answer.)

x = -2(x - 3)

Answer 1

if you multiply by -2 to (x-3) you will get answer easily by interchange place and by doing subtract and addition. the answer is x=2

Answer 2

x = 2

Explanation:

In order to solve this equation, we need to use the distributive property:

`\sf{x=-2(x-3)}` {distribute 2}

`\sf{x=-2x+6}` {simplify}

`\sf{-2x+6=x}` {rearrange}

`\sf{-2x-x=-6}` {simplify}

`\sf{-3x=-6}` {divide both sides by -1}

`\sf{3x=6}` {divide both sides by 3}

`\sf{x=2}` {answer}