Question

How do you use the distributive property to solve for x in the equation -2(x + 5) = 4

Answer 1

x = - 7

Explanation:

Given

- 2(x + 5) = 4 ← distribute the parenthesis by - 2

- 2x - 10 = 4 ( add 10 to both sides )

- 2x = 14 ( divide both sides by - 2 )

x = - 7