What is the value of x in the equation 3(x-2)+4x=10(x+1)

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Leviathan · Answer 1 · 2021-01-07T09:31:17+0000

Answer:

-16/3 =x

Explanation:

3(x-2)+4x=10(x+1)

Distribute

3x -6 +4x = 10x +10

Combine like terms

7x -6 = 10x+10

Subtract 7x from each side

7x-6-7x = 10x-7x +10

-6 = 3x+10

Subtract 10 from each side

-6-10 = 3x+10-10

-16 = 3x

Divide by 3

-16/3 = 3x/3

-16/3 =x