Question

2(3x – 4) + X – 1 = –16

Answer 1

x = -1

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:-1

Explanation:

2(3x-4)+x-1=-16

Open brackets

6x-8+x-1=-16

Collect like terms

6x+x=-16+1+8

7x=-7

Divide both sides by 7

7x ➗ 7=-7 ➗ 7

x=-1