Question

Can you explain me step by step on how to solve 1/2(-10x+4)=-4(-3+2x)+8?

Answer 1

Distribute the 1/2 on the left and -4 on the right
1/2(-10x+4)=-4(-3+2x)+8
-5x+2=12 - 8x+8
Combine like terms
-5x+8x=12+8+-2
3x=18
Answer x=6

Answer 2

x = 6

Explanation:

distribute 1/2 on the left and -4 on the right

1/2(-10x+4)=-4(-3+2x)+8

-5x + 2 = 12 - 8x + 8

combine like terms

-5x + 8x = 12 + 8 -2

3x = 18

x = 6