2x+3 (6x) = -20

what is the answer

x = - 1

Explanation

2x + 3 (6x) = -20

first you havw to use distributive property so that way you can combine 3 and 6x so the equation will now be

2x + 18x = - 20

next combine like terms

20x = - 20

finally in order to get x on its own you have to divide 20 by both sides

20x / 20 = - 20 / 20

or

x = - 1

x=-1

Explanation:

1. Simplify brackets.

2x+3*6x=-20

2. Simplify 3*6x to 18x.

2x+18x=-20

3. Simplify 2x+18x to 20x.

20x=-20

4. Divide both sides by 20.

x=-1