Question

EXAMPLE 7 Solve
(a) 4(m + 3) = 18
(b) – 2(x + 3) = 8​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(a) 4(m+3) = 8

=> 4m + 12 = 8

=> 4m = -4

=> m = -1

(b) -2(x+3) = 8

=> -2x - 6 = 8

=> -2x = 14

=> x = -7