Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-4 Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides - Mixed Review - Page 108: 61

Answer

$x=-6$

Work Step by Step

We start with the given equation: $6=-3(x+4)$ We use the distributive property to expand the right side of the equation: $6=-3x-12$ We add $12$ to both sides of the equation: $18=-3x$ We divide by $-3$ on both sides of the equation: $x=\frac{18}{-3}=-6$
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