Question 352789


{{{2x+4(x+6)=-1}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2x+4x+24=-1}}} Distribute.



{{{6x+24=-1}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{6x=-1-24}}} Subtract {{{24}}} from both sides.



{{{6x=-25}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-25)/(6)}}} Divide both sides by {{{6}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-25/6}}} which approximates to {{{x=-4.167}}}.