Question

Solve for x
2(4x – 1) = -10(x – 3) + 4
A.X-2
B. X=-2
C. X=4
D. X=-4

Answer 1

A. x=2

Explanation:

First, you have to distribute 2(4x-1) and -10(x-3) which gives you 8x-2=(-10x+30)+4 then you add 2 to both sides which gives you 8x=-10x+30+6 then reducing it you get 8x=-10x+36. Then you add 10 to 8x which gives you 18x=36. Lastly, you divide 18 from both sides and get x=2.

Answer 2

Expand brackets
8x -2 = -10x + 30 + 4
Add 10x to both
8x -2 + 10x = 34
Add 2 to both
8x + 10x =36
18x = 36
Answer: x =2