Question

How do you solve for x: `12 = -2(x+3)`?

Answer 1

`x=-9`

Explanation:

`12=-2(x+3)`
or
`12=-2x-6`
or
`2x+6=-12`
or
`2(x+3)=-12`
or
`x+3=-12/2`
or
`x+3=-6`
or
`x=-6-3`
or
`x=-9`