Question

5(2x - 6) = 2x + 2
solve for X.
I tried doing it like this:
5(2x - 6) = 2x + 2
10x - 6 = 2x
15x - 8 = x
but then I got stuck, because I decided the last thing I did didn't get rid of anything. Help?

Answer 1

just realized I typed a number wrong. just edited it

Answer 2

The left side of your equation can be distributed.
5(2x-6) = 10x-30
10x-30=2x+2
Then, you're going to want to move all terms containing "x" to the left, and all the other terms to the right.
10x-30-2x=2
Combining like terms, 10x - 2x = 8x.
-30+8x = 2
Then, you're going to add 30 to both sides of the equation.
8x=2 + 30
8x = 32
Divide each side by 8.
x = 4
And there's your answer. Does that make sense?

Answer 3

i think that makes sese yeah

Answer 4

X=4 is the answer

Answer 5

thanks

Answer 6

you well come my friend