Question

Lisa needs help to solve this linear equation 4(x-5)+2x=9x-2(4+2x) She Has comleted two steps

Answer 1

Answer: x=12

Explanation:

4(x-5)+2x=9x-2(4+2x)

4x-20+2x=9x-8-4x

4x+2x 9x-4x

6x-20=5x-8

-5x -5x

x-20=-8

+20 +20

x=12

Answer 2

x=12

Explanation:

4(x-5)+2x we first need to distribute

4x-20+2x combine like terms

6x-20

now

9x-2(4+2x) distribute parenthesis

9x-8-4x combine like terms

5x-8

6x-20=5x-8

now we have to get x by itself by first adding 20 to the other side

6x=5x+12 subtract 5x to 6x

x=12