Question

What is 2(x - 9) = 10?

Answer 1

x=14

Explanation:

2(x-9)=10

Step one - Simplify both sides

(2)(x)+(2)(-9)=10 (distribute)

2x+-18=10

2x-18=10

Step two - Add 18 to both sides

2x-18+18=10+18

2x=28

Step three - Divide both sides by 2

2x÷2 = 28÷2

x= 14

Answer:

x=14

Answer 2

x=14

Explanation:

2 times x = 2x and 2 time 9 is 18 so the equation is 2x-18=10. then you add 18 to both sides and get 2x=28 then simplify to x=14