SOLUTION: how do i solve the multi-step equation x-2(3x-2)=-6?

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations  -> Lessons -> SOLUTION: how do i solve the multi-step equation x-2(3x-2)=-6?       Log On


   

Question 17505: how do i solve the multi-step equation x-2(3x-2)=-6?
Answer by tjnw79(57) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-2(3x-2)=-6
first times everything by -2 in the parenthsis
x-6x+4=-6
now subtract the 4 on both sides
x-6x=-10
add you like terms
-5x=-10
now divide by -5 on both sides to get
x=-10/5 or x=2