Question

4(x + 5) = 3(x - 2) – 2(x + 2)

Answer 1

Answer: x= -10

Explanation:

Distribute

Subtract the numbers

Combine like terms

Multiply by 1

4 open paren x plus 5 close paren equals 3 open paren x minus 2 close paren minus 2 open paren x plus 2 close paren

4 x plus 20 equals x minus 10

2

Subtract

20

from both sides

3

Simplify the expression