2x + 4 = -1 * (-7x + 6)
2x + 4 = 7x + -6
4 = 5x + -6
10 = 5x
x = 2
2x + 4 = -(-7x + 6)
Distribute the negative sign through the parentheses by changing the sign of each term inside the parentheses.
2x + 4 = 7x - 6
Subtract 7x and 4 from both sides.
-5x = -10
Divide both sides by -5.
Solution: x = 2
