Question

Solve for variable. 2(5x-2)=2(15x+14). Can someone show me how to solve this.

Answer 1

Is anyone able to help with this question?

Answer 2

X=-1.6

Answer 3

Can you show me how you got that

Answer 4

The way this works is divide both sides by 2. You are left with:
\[5x-2=15x+14\]
Then gather like terms:
\[-2-14=15x-5x\]
Then simplify:
\[-16=10x\]
Then isolate for x by dividing both sides by 10
\[x=-1.6\]

Answer 5

I'm still not understanding. Can someone explain it a little better. With more steps.