How do you solve #3( x + 6) = - 24#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-23T19:56:20

#x=-14#

#3(x+6)=-24#

Use the distributive property

#(3)(x) + (3)(6) = -24#

#3x + 18 = -24#

Subtract #color(red)(18)# on both sides

#3x + 18 - color(red)(18) = -24 - color(red)(18)#

#3x = -42#

Then divide both sides by #3#

#(cancel3x)/cancel3=(-42)/3#

#x= -14#