SOLUTION: 38=30-2(x-1) i tried 38=30-2x-2 38=32-2x 38 -32=6 6 divided by -2 = -3 i think its wrong please help :(

Question 675510: 38=30-2(x-1)
i tried
38=30-2x-2
38=32-2x
38 -32=6
6 divided by -2 = -3
i think its wrong
please help :(
Found 3 solutions by jim_thompson5910, ReadingBoosters, Alan3354:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
38=30-2(x-1)

38=30-2x+2

38=32-2x

38-32=-2x

6=-2x

6/(-2)=x

-3 = x

x = -3

So you are correct.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
38 = 30 - 2(x-1)
Distribute the -2
...
38 = 30 - 2(x) - 2(-1)
...
38 = 30 - 2x + 2
...
38 = 32 - 2x
...
38 - 32 = -2x
...
6 = -2x
...

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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
38=30-2(x-1)
i tried
38=30-2x-2 ******** Should be 30 - 2x+2
38=32-2x ********* You made a 2nd mistake that canceled your 1st mistake.
38 -32=6
6 divided by -2 = -3
i think its wrong
please help :(

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