SOLUTION: how do u solve -2(x+4)+6=-3

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: how do u solve -2(x+4)+6=-3      Log On


   

Question 156463: how do u solve -2(x+4)+6=-3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

-2%28x%2B4%29%2B6=-3 Start with the given equation.


-2x-8%2B6=-3 Distribute.


-2x-2=-3 Combine like terms on the left side.


-2x=-3%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


-2x=-1 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-1%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x.


x=1%2F2 Reduce.


----------------------------------------------------------------------

Answer:

So the answer is x=1%2F2 which in decimal form is x=0.5.