Question

X + 2 = 5x + 26

Please help

Answer 1

`x+2=5x+26`

Move all the x's to one side of the equation. This is a step necessary to solve this equation.

Subtract both sides by x.


`x+2-x=5x+26-x`

`2=4x+26`

Flip equation. We always want to have the variable written on the left side.


`4x+26=2`

Subtract both sides by 26.


`4x+26-26=2-26`

`4x=-24`

Divide both sides by 4 to finish this off.


`x=-6`

That's your answer. Have an awesome day! :)