Question

What is the solution to the following equation?

8(2x − 10) + 18 = 4x + 22
4
5
7
8

Answer 1

x=7

Explanation:

I did guess and check. When you plug in 7 it works

Answer 2

8(2x-10)+18=4x+22
16x-62=4x+22
16x-62+62=4x+22+64
16x=4x+84
-4x+16x=-4x+4x+84
12x=84
x=84/12
x=7
:)