Question

5x - 2 - 2x + 4 = 26 : Solve each equation using inverse operations and equation balancing (property of equality). SHOW EACH EQUATION SOLVING STEP.Check:

Answer 1

Given the equation :

5x - 2 - 2x + 4 = 26

So, combine like terms

5x - 2x - 2 + 4 = 26

3x + 2 = 26

Add -2 to both sides

3x + 2 - 2 = 26 - 2

3x = 24

Divide both sides by 3

x = 24/3 = 8

So, the value of x = 8