161k views
3 votes
In the equation, what is the value of x? −4(x + 4x) = 2(2 − x) + 10

User Nwahmaet
by
5.3k points

2 Answers

6 votes

Answer:

-7/9

Explanation:

User Walter Mitty
by
5.2k points
2 votes

Hello from MrBillDoesMath!

Answer:

x = -7/9

Discussion:

-4 (x + 4x) = 2 (2 -x) + 10 =>

-4(5x) = 4 - 2x + 10 =>

-20x = 14 - 2x => add 2x to each side

-20x + 2x = 14 =>

-18x = 14 =>

x = -14/18 = -7/9

Thank you,

MrB

User TheDanMan
by
5.7k points