Question

-2(8x-5) + 2x =4(x+5)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation: Distribute -2 to the parenthasis, and 4 to the other parenthasis. two double negatives make a positive. Combine like terms. get the x and regular numbers on different sides of the equal sign, and divide to find the x=

-16x +10 +2x=4x+20

-14x+10=4x+20

-14x -20

-10x= -10

/-10 /-10

x=1

Answer 2

x = -5/9

Explanation:

-2(8x - 5) + 2x = 4(x + 5)

-16x + 10 + 2x = 4x + 20

-16x + 2x + 10 = 4x + 20

-14x + 10 = 4x + 20

+14x = +14x (Add 14 to both sides)

10 = 18x + 20

-20 = -20 (Subtract 20 from both sides)

-10 = 18x

18 = 18 (Divide by 18)

-10/18 = x

Simplified:

-5/9 = x