Question

Solve for x: 5 [(x/6)-2] = 2x + 4

Answer 1

x = -12

Step-by-step explanation

Answer 2

-12 =x

Explanation:

5 [(x/6)-2] = 2x + 4

Distribute

5/6x - 10 = 2x+4

Subtract 5/6x from each side

5/6x -10 -5/6x = 2x -5/6x +4

-10 =2x -5/6x +4

Subtract 4 from each side

-10-4 = 2x - 5/6x

Get a common denominator for the right side

-14 = 12/6x - 5/6x

-14 = 7/6x

Multiply each side by 6/7

-14 * 6/7 = 7/6 x * 6/7

-12 =x