Question

8th grade math. Solve and check. 2x + 3x + 5 = 4(x - 2)

Answer 1

x=−13

Explanation:

Combine the like terms:

2+3+5=4(−2)5+5=4(−2)

Distribute:

5+5=4(−2)

5+5=4−8

Subtract 5 from both sides

5+5=4-85+5−5=4−8−5

Then simplify:

x=−13

Answer:

x=−13

Answer 2

2x + 3x + 5 = 4(x-2)

5x + 5 = 4x - 8

5x-4x = -8 -5

x = -13