Question

The solution to 5(x-2)-6=24 is which of the following? Show the steps in your solution process.​

Answer 1

x=8

Explanation:

distributive property

5x-10-6=24

adding -10 and -6 which is -16

5x-16=24

add 16 on both sides to cancel the -16

5x=40

than divide 5 to cancel out the 5

x=8