Question

2(-4x + 2) + 5x - 2 = -19
Solve for x.

Answer 1

x = 7

Explanation:

2 (-4x + 2) + 5x - 2 = -19 Distribute 2 to -4x and 2

-8x + 4 + 5x - 2 = -19 Combine like terms

-3x + 2 = -19 Subtract 2 from both sides

-3x = -21 To get x by itself, divide -3 on both sides

x = 7