Solve the equation 2(3x + 7) = -22
2(3x + 7) = -22Use distributive property6x+14=-22Subtract 14 from both sides6x=-36Divide 6 on both sidesFinal Answer: x=-6
2(3x + 7) = -226x + 14 = -226x = -22 - 146x = -36x = - 36/6x = -6or this way...2(3x + 7) = -22...divide both sides by 23x + 7 = -22/23x + 7 = -113x = -11- 73x = -18x = -18/3x = -6
