Question

Which equation is equivalent to

2(3x - 5) = 5 - 2(1-x)?

9x = 13
3x = 13
8x = 13
4x = 13

Answer 1

ANSWER:

`4x = 13`

Step-by-step explanation:

`2(3x - 5) = 5 - 2(1 - x)`

open the bracket

`6x - 10 = 5 - 2 + 2x`

collect like terms

`6x - 2x = 10 + 5 - 2`

`4x = 15 + 2 \\ 4x = 13`