Question

2(6 − 2x) + 3x = 4 + 2(5 + x) what is x

Answer 1

First let's get rid of the parenthesis:

12 - 4x + 3x = 4 + 10 + 2x

Now group the x's on the left and the numbers on the right

-4x + 3x - 2x = 4 + 10 - 12

...and simplify

-3x = 2

divide by -3 to isolate x

x = -2/3