Question

If (x + 5) - 2(4x - 1) = 0, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

x=1

Explanation:

(x + 5) - 2(4x - 1) = 0

Distribute

x+5 - 8x +2 =0

Combine like terms

-7x +7 = 0

Add 7x to each side

-7x+7 +7x = 7x

7 = 7x

divide by 7

7/7 = 7x/7

1 =x