Question

What is -2(x-5)-4=-22 ??

Answer 1

x = 14

Explanation:

-2(x-5)-4=-22

Distribute

-2x +10 -4 = -22

Combine like terms

-2x+6 =-22

Subtract 6 from each side

-2x+6-6 = -22-6

-2x = -28

Divide each side by -2

-2x/-2 = -28/-2

x = 14