Question

1 + 8x + 5 -4x = 2(x-3) - 2(x-2)

Answer 1

x = -2

Explanation:

Eliminate parentheses and collect terms.

1 +8x +5 -4x = 2(x -3) -2(x -2) . . . . . given

6 +4x = 2x -6 -2x +4

6 + 4x = -2

4x = -8 . . . . . subtract 6

x = -2 . . . . . . divide by 4