Question

2x+5(3x-4)=14


Step by step please

Answer 1

x=2

Explanation:

2x+5(3x-4)=14

Distribute

2x + 15x -20 = 14

Combine like terms

17x -20 = 14

Add 20 to each side

17x-20+20 =14+20

17x = 34

Divide by 17

17x/17 = 34/17

x=2