How do you solve #−2(x − 1) = −16 #? Algebra Linear Equations Multi-Step Equations with Like Terms 1 Answer Don't Memorise Apr 4, 2016 #x = 9# Explanation: # -2 ( x-1) = -16# # color(green)((-2)) * ( x) + color(green)((-2)) * (-1) = -16# # -2x + 2= -16# # -2x = -16 - 2# # -2x = -18# #x = (-18) / (-2)# #x = 9# Answer link Related questions How do you solve multi step equations by combining like terms? How do you solve multi step equation #w + w + 12 = 40#? How do you solve #3p + 4p + 37 = 79#? How do you solve for f: #f-1+2f+f-3=-4#? How do you combine like terms? How do you combine like terms for #-7mn-2mn^2-2mn + 8#? How do you combine like terms for #3x^2 + 21x + 5x + 10x^2#? What is a term? How do you solve #3v+5-7v+18=17#? How do you solve for x in #5x + 7x = 72#? See all questions in Multi-Step Equations with Like Terms Impact of this question 1152 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License