please help on this problem. -2x+4(3x-4)=84. cant get the answer. thank you

Answer 1

-2x+4(3x-4)=84.

-2x + 12x - 16 = 84

10x = 100

x = ?

Answer 2

thank you Ms. Sue. I get mixed up a lot with these kind of problems. you really break it down to be able to understand. thank you

Answer 3

PEMDAS is the key.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/operation-order-pemdas.html

Also -- multiplying and dividing negative numbers --

https://www.mathsisfun.com/multiplying-negatives.html

Answer 4

hello I don't understand pemdas can you explain pls ms sue :)

Answer 5

is it like bodmas standing for letters

Answer 6

PEMDAS is the order of operations. Please read the Math is Fun website above.