Question

What is the solution to this equation?

−6(x+7)=−30

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Answer 1

x=-2

Explanation:

`-6(x+7)=-30\\(-6(x+7))/(-6)=(-30)/(-6)\\x+7=5\\x+7-7=5-7\\x=-2`

Answer 2

Answer:x=-2

Explanation:

distribute -6(x+7)=-30

-6x-42=-30

add 42 to both sides

-6x-42+42=30+42

simplify

-6x=12

solution x=-2