Question

x/3=2 (x=-6)
plz give me step by step​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

x

3

=2(x−6)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

x

3

=2(x−6)

x

3

=(2)(x)+(2)(−6)(Distribute)

1

3

x=2x+−12

1

3

x=2x−12

Step 2: Subtract 2x from both sides.

1

3

x−2x=2x−12−2x

−5

3

x=−12

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 3/(-5).

(

3

−5

)*(

−5

3

x)=(

3

−5

)*(−12)

x=

36

5

Answer:

x=

36

5