-3(x+2)=6+2x+8
first we distribute -3 over the bracket
-3x-6=6+2x+8
combining like terms
-3x-6=2x+14
bring 2x on the left
-3x-2x-6=14
-5x-6=14
bring -6 to the right side
-5x=14+6
x=20/-5=-4
So, let’s first simplify each side:
For the left side:
-3 * (x + 2) = -3x - 6
For the right side:
6 + 2x + 8 = 2x + 14
So, since they equal each other:
-3x - 6 = 2x + 14
Now add 3x to both sides:
-6 = 5x + 14
Subtract 14 from both sides:
5x = -20
Divide by 5:
x = -4
And, there’s your answer!
