Question

Solve -4x + 2(5x - 6) + 2x = 44 for x

Answer 1

X = 7

-4x + 2(5x - 6) + 2x = 44

GROUP LIKE TERMS

-4x + 2x = -2x

-2x + 2(5x -6) = 44

-2x + 10x - 12 = 44

8x - 12 = 44

ADD 12 ON BOTH SIDES

8x = 56

DIVIDE 8 ON BOTH SIDES

x = 7

Answer 2

The value of X is 7.

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