Question

8 - 2x = 5(x - 2) which step is not part of solving the problem?

a. 18 = 7x
b. 8 = 7x - 10
c. 8 - 2x = 5x - 2
d. 8 - 2x = 5x - 10

Answer 1

C. 8 - 2x = 5x - 2 is the anwser

Answer 2

Option C

Explanation:

`8 - 2x = 5(x - 2)`

Multiply 5 inside the parenthesis

`8 - 2x = 5x - 10`

Now we add 2x on both sides

`8=7x-10`

Add 10 on both sides

`18=7x`

Divide both sides by 7

x= 18/7

8 - 2x = 5x - 2 is not in the steps

Option C is the answer