Question

solve.
2(6x - 7) = -86

Explanation:

Step1: Divide both sides by 2

$\frac{2(6x - 7)}{2}=\frac{-86}{2}$ simplifies to $6x - 7=-43$

Step2: Add 7 to both sides

$6x - 7 + 7=-43 + 7$ simplifies to $6x=-36$

Step3: Divide both sides by 6

$\frac{6x}{6}=\frac{-36}{6}$ simplifies to $x = - 6$

Answer:

$x=-6$