6x+3(4x-2)=5(2x-8) the answer is -17/4 but can someone explain how to get that answer? plz help lol

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Euthyphro · Answer 1 · 2021-10-12T17:21:50+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

6x + 3(4x - 2) = 5(2x - 8)

Expand the terms in the bracket and simplify

That's

$6x + 12x - 6 = 10x - 40 \\ 18x - 6 = 10x - 40$

Using the subtraction property subtract 10x from both sides of the equation

$18x - 10x - 6 = 10x - 10x - 40 \\ 8x - 6 = - 40$

Add 6 to both sides of the equation

$8x + 6 - 6 = - 40 + 6 \\ 8x = - 34$

Divide both sides by 8

(8x)/(8) = - (34)/(8)

Reduce the fraction with 2

We have the final answer as

x = - (17)/(4)

Hope this helps you