Question

Solve this equation

–4(2+x)=18

Answer 1

$- 4(2 + x) = 18 \\ - 8 - 4x = 18 \\ - 4x = 18 + 8 \\ - 4x = 26 \\ x = 26 \div ( - 4) \\ x = - 6.5 \\ x = \frac{ - 13}{2}$