Question

6 + 8 ( x - 1) = 2 (3x + 4)

Answer 1

x =5

Explanation:

6 + 8 ( x - 1) = 2 (3x + 4)

Distribute

6+8x-8 = 6x+8

Combine like terms

8x -2 = 6x +8

Subtract 6x from each side

8x-6x -2 = 6x -6x+8

2x -2 =8

Add 2 to each side

2x-2 +2 = 8+2

2x = 10

2x/2 = 10/2

x =5