Question

SK GA 25162 Name Socor Kuta Software Infinite Algebra 2 Solving Multi-Step Equations Solve each equation. 1) 4n - 2n = 4 2n-4 n = 2 2 = 2 2) -12= 2 + 5

Answer 1

6 = -3(x + 2)

Step 1

multiply -3 with both x and 2 at the right hand side of the equation.

6 = -3x - 6

Step 2

collect like terms

6 + 6 = -3x

12 = -3x

Step 3

Divide through by -3

x = 12/-3

x = -4