Question

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

Answer 1

x=2

Explanation:

First distribute on both sides

-20x-(-10)=-6+(-12x)

Simplify:

-20x+10=-6-12x

Same to both sides

-20x+10=-6-12x

+20 +20

+6 +6

16=8x

x=2

Answer 2

x = 2

Explanation:

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

Distribute on both sides.

-20x + 10 = -6 - 12x

Add 12x to both sides.

-8x + 10 = -6

Subtract 10 from both sides.

-8x = -16

Divide both sides by -8.

x = 2