Question

Solve 2(x - 5) = 48 - 4(x + 1)​

Answer 1

x = 9

Explanation:

first remove the brackets

2x - 5 = 48 - 4x + 1

then take numbers to the opposite sides

2x + 4x = 48 + 5 + 1

I have used addition because since your taking-5 to the other side it becomes+5 and -4 becomes +4

now solve

2x + 4x= 6x

48+5+1= 54

6x = 54

now solve for x

divide both sides by 6x

x = 9

Answer 2

2(x - 5) = 48 - 4(x + 1)
2x - 10 = 48 - 4x - 4
6x = 54
x = 9