Question

Solve for x -4(5x+2)+2x+4=50

Answer 1

x=-3 or x

Explanation:

First Distribute :

-20x-8+2x+4 = 50

Combine Like terms :

-18x-4 = 50

Add 4 to 50 :

-18x = 54

Divide -18 from 54 :

x=-3

Answer 2

x= -3

Explanation:

-4(5x+2)+2x+4=50

Distribute -4

-20x-8+2x+4=50

Combine like terms

-18x-4=50

Add 4 on both sides

-18x=54

x= -3