Question

What is x when 2(x+3)=x-4

Answer 1

`x=-10`

Explanation:

First, use distribution to simplify

`2(x+3)=x-4\\2x+6=x-4`

Then, simplify further by combining like terms

`2x+6=x-4\\2x+10=x\\10=-1x`

Solve

`10=-1x\\x=-10\\`