Question

Solve -2x + 6 = -20. -7 -13 7 13

Answer 1

13

Explanation:

-2x + 6 = -20

Step 1 subtract 6 from both sides

6 - 6 cancels out

-20 - 6 = -26

We now have -2x = -26

Step 2 divide both sides by -2

-2x/-2 = x

-26/-2 = 13

We're left with x = 13