Question 156463


{{{-2(x+4)+6=-3}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-2x-8+6=-3}}} Distribute.



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



{{{-2x=-3+2}}} Add {{{2}}} to both sides.



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



{{{x=(-1)/(-2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=1/2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=1/2}}} which in decimal form is {{{x=0.5}}}.