Question

Solve the equation 5x + 2(2x -23) = -154

Answer 1

x = -12

Explanation:

5x + 2(2x - 23) = -154

Distribute;

5x + 4x - 46 = -154

Collect like terms

9x - 46 = -154

Add 46 to both sides;

9x = -108

Divide both sides by 9

x = -12

Answer 2

`\boxed{\large{\bold{\blue{ANSWER~:) }}}}`

• 5x+2(2x-23)=-154

• 5x+4x-46=-154

• 9x-46=-154

• 9x=-154+46

• 9x=-108

• x=
  `\sf{(-108)/(9) }`

• x=-12