Question

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

Answer 1

`\Huge \bold {\bold{\boxed{\boxed{x = -10}}}}`

Explanation:

To solve the equation
`2(3x + 4) = 5x -2`, we need to isolate the variable
`x` on one side of the equation. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Expand the left side of the equation

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  `2(3x + 4) = 5x - 2`
• 
  `6x + 8 = 5x - 2`

Step 2: Subtract 5x from both sides

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  `6x + 8 = 5x - 2`
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  `x + 8 = - 2`

Step 3: Subtract 8 from both sides

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  `x + 8 = - 2`
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  `x = -10`

Summary

• 
  `2(3x + 4) = 5x - 2`
• 
  `6x + 8 = 5x - 2`
• 
  `x + 8 = -2`
• 
  `x = -10`

Answer 2

Hello !

`2(3x + 4) = 5x - 2\\\\2*3x + 2*4=5x-2\\\\6x+8=5x-2\\\\6x-5x =-2-8\\\\x =-10`

The solution of this equation is -10.