Question

4x = 2(x-5)-2 can you solve please

Answer 1

x = -6

Explanation:

4x = 2(x-5)-2

2 * x = 2x

2*-5 = -10

4x = 2x - 10 -2

4x = 2x - 12

4x - 2x = 2x

2x = -12

-12/2 = -6

x = -6

Answer 2

first distribute
4x=2(x-5)-2
4x=2x-10-2
4x=2x-12
2x=-12
x=-6