Question

Solve the equation. Show each step along the way and click the button to check your work
-3(2x-4)=24

Answer 1

Answer:

x= -2

Step-by-step

−3(2x−4) =24

Divide both sides by −3.

2x−4=

−3

24

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Divide 24 by −3 to get −8.

2x−4=−8

Add 4 to both sides.

2x=−8+4

Add −8 and 4 to get −4.

2x=−4

Divide both sides by 2.

x=

2

−4

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Divide −4 by 2 to get −2.

x=−2