Question

Solve the equation for x

2(x - 7) = 10x + 18

Answer 1

2(x - 7) = 10x + 18
Remove the parentheses

2x - 14 = 10x + 18
Move the terms

2x - 10x = 18 + 14
Collect like terms
Calculate

- 8x=32
Divide both sides

SOLUTION

X = -4


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Answer 2

Hi there!

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I believe your answer is:

x = -4

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Here’s why:

• We will use inverse operations to solve for 'x'.

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`\boxed{\text{Solving for 'x':}}\\\\2(x-7)=10x+18\\------------\\\rightarrow 2x-14 = 10x + 18\\\\\rightarrow 2x - 14 + 14 = 10x + 18 + 14\\\\\rightarrow 2x = 10x + 32\\\\\rightarrow 2x-10x=10x-10x+32\\\\\rightarrow-8x=32\\\\\rightarrow(-8x=32)/(-8)\\\\\rightarrow \boxed{x=-4}`

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Hope this helps you. I apologize if it’s incorrect.