Question

If 10x − 6 + 18x − 6(2x−4) = 2, what is the value of x?

A. x = −8/7
B. x = −7/8
C. x = −1
D. x = 1

Answer 1

The correct answer is option A. x = -8/7.

We can start by simplifying the left side of the equation

Step-by-step explanation:

We can start by simplifying the left side of the equation:

10x - 6 + 18x - 6(2x-4) = 2

10x - 6 + 18x - 12x + 24 = 2

Combine like terms:

16x + 18 = 2

Subtract 18 from both sides to isolate the x term:

16x = -16

Divide both sides by 16 to solve for x:

x = -1

The value of x is -1, so the correct answer is option A.

Answer 2

C. x = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

10x - 6 + 18x - 6(2x - 4) = 2

10x - 6 + 18x - 12x + 24 = 2

10x + 18x - 12x - 6 + 24 = 2

16x + 18 = 2

16x = -16

x = -16/16 = -1