(if you’re solving for x)
Answer: -0.406
Step-by-step explanation:
5(4x - 1.5) + 12 = 4x - 2
first, distribute the 5 into the parenthesis
20x - 7.5 + 12 = 4x - 2
then, simplify like terms
20x + 4.5 = 4x - 2
then, put the x terms together
16x + 4.5 = -2
put the constants together
16x = -6.5
solve for x.
x = -0.406