Question

Final one for the day

Answer 1

x = -4

Explanation:

2(x-8):

2(-4-8) = 2 (-12) = -24

x + 5x:

-4 + 5 (-4) = -4 + (-20) = -4 - 20 = -24

Since -24 = -24, x = -4 makes the equation true