Question

HELP ITS TIMED
5(-2x-4)-2x+2=-425(−2x−4)−2x+2=−42

Answer 1

×=2

Explanation:

distribution of the 5 and the -425 than bring all the "x" to one side than divide by the number next to the x on both sides

Answer 2

Answer: x=2

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

5(−2x−4)−2x+2=−42

(5)(−2x)+(5)(−4)+−2x+2=−42(Distribute)

−10x+−20+−2x+2=−42

(−10x+−2x)+(−20+2)=−42(Combine Like Terms)

−12x+−18=−42

−12x−18=−42

Step 2: Add 18 to both sides.

−12x−18+18=−42+18

−12x=−24

Step 3: Divide both sides by -12.

-12x/-12=-24/-12

x=2