### Home > GB8I > Chapter 5 Unit 6 > Lesson INT1: 5.1.2 > Problem5-22

5-22.

Solve each equation.

1. $2(x-2)=-6$

Option 1: Distribute the $2$ into the $(x-2)$ term.
Option 2: Divide both sides of the equation by $2$.

1. $2(x+1)+3=3(x-1)$

$x=8$
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