Question

Consider the equation below. -2(3x-5)=16

Answer 1

x = -1

Explanation:

-2 (3x-5) = 16

-6x + 10 = 16

-6x = 16-10

-6x = 6

x = 6 ÷ -6

x = -1

Answer 2

x = -1

Explanation:

-2(3x - 5) = 16

3x - 5 = -8

3x = -8 + 5

3x = -3

x = -1

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