Question

Amber started solving the equation −2x=10−3(2x+6). Which is a correct next step?

Answer 1

You would need to simplify by distributing and combining like terms
−2x=10−3(2x+6)
−2x=10+(−3)(2x)+(−3)(6)
−2x=10+−6x+−18
−2x=(−6x)+(10+−18)
−2x=−6x+−8−2x=−6x−8

Answer 2

Answer: -2x = -6x - 8

           + _6x__+6x__

             4x = -8

Step-by-step explanation:

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