Question

Solve for x: 4(x+5)=3(x-2)-2(x+2)

Answer 1

x = -10

Explanation:

Solve the equation by simplifying according to PEMDAS. Then use inverse operations to solve.

4(x+5) = 3(x-2) -2(x+2)

4x + 20 = 3x - 6 - 2x - 4

4x + 20 = x - 10

3x = -30

x = -10