Question

Solve: 4 − 2(2x − 7) = −6.
A) −6
B) −5
C) −3
D) 6

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

4 − 2(2x − 7) = −6.

Distribute

4 -4x +14 = -6

Combine like terms

18-4x = -6

Subtract 18 from each side

18 -4x-18 = -6-18

-4x = -24

Divide each side by -4

-4x/-4 = -24/-4

x = 6