Question

Simplify the given equation.

5x + 2(x - 3) = -2(x - 1)
7x-3 = -2x-1
7x - 6 = -2x + 2
7x-6=-2x-2

Answer 1

7x - 6 = -2x + 2

Explanation:

Answer 2

x=8/9

Explanation:

5x+2(x-3)=-2(x-1)

5x+2x-6=-2x+2

7x-(-2x)-6=2

7x+2x=2+6

9x=8

x=8/9