Question

Solve: -4(3-2x) = 6(3x + 3)
Step by step ?

Answer 1

distribute the -4 to the 3 and -2x in the parentheses

-12+8x

distribute the 6 to the 3x and the 18

-12+8x = 18x+18

subtract 8x from both sides

-12= 10x+18

subtract 18 from both sides

-30= 10x

divide each side by 10

x= -3