Answer
F, -12
Work Step by Step
In order to solve for x in the equation
2(x+3)+7=-11 we will first apply the distributive property (states that a(b+c)=ab+ac) to the left side of the equation, by setting a=2, b=x, and c=3. Therefore,
2(x+3)+7=-11
2x+6+7=-11
2x+13=-11
Now, to isolate x, we'll subtract 13 from both sides of the equation.
2x+13-13=-11-13
2x=-24
Now, to solve for x, we'll divide by 2 on both sides of the equation.
$\frac{2x}{2}$=$\frac{-24}{2}$
x=-12
