how to solve: -3x-3x=22-4

Question

how to solve: -3x-3x=22-4

Answer 1

Hello, thank you for taking the time to post your question!

You want to combine like terms and then divide!

-3x – 3x = 22 – 4

-6x = 18

x = -3

I hope that helps you get moving in a better direction on this type of question! Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions beyond that :)

Answer 2

how to solve: -3x-3x=22-4

 

First, do the subtractions on each side of the = sign:

 

-3x - 3x = 22 - 4

 

-6x = 18

 

Now, divide both sides of the equation by -6:

 

-6x/(-6) = 18/(-6)

 

x = -3

 

and we have our answer!