Question

2(6x + 1) - 4(x - 5) = -2

Answer 1

The answer is X=-3b

Answer 2

x=−3

Explanation:

2(6x+1)−4(x−5)=−2

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2(6x+1)−4(x−5)=−2

(2)(6x)+(2)(1)+(−4)(x)+(−4)(−5)=−2(Distribute)

12x+2+−4x+20=−2

(12x+−4x)+(2+20)=−2(Combine Like Terms)

8x+22=−2

8x+22=−2

Step 2: Subtract 22 from both sides.

8x+22−22=−2−22

8x=−24

Step 3: Divide both sides by 8.

8x/8=−24/8