Question

Heidi solved the equation

3(x + 4) + 2 = 2 + 5(x – 4). Her steps are below:
3x + 12 + 2 = 2 + 5x – 20
3x + 14 = 5x – 18
14 = 2x – 18
32 = 2x
16 = x

Answer 1

The answer is correct

Explanation:

3(x + 4) + 2 = 2 + 5(x – 4)

3x + 12 + 2 = 2 + 5x - 20

3x + 14 = 5x - 18

-2x = -32

x = 16