Question

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5(x – 3) – 2(2x + 4) = -2(x – 2)

I tried this but ended up with a completely wrong answer...which was 3.67, but I know the answer is 9...How do I get that?

Answer 1

5(x – 3) – 2(2x + 4) = -2(x – 2)
\[5(x – 3) – 2(2x + 4) = -2(x – 2)\]
\[5x – 15 – 2(2x + 4) = -2(x – 2)\]
\[5x – 15 – 4x - 8 = -2(x – 2)\]
\[5x – 15 – 4x - 8 = -2x +4\]

Answer 2

x-23 = -2x +4
3x = 27
x = 9

Answer 3

Shouldnt it be 4x + 8?

Answer 4

- everything in the brackets

Answer 5

That's where I messed up I guess...

Answer 6

Thanks a lot though

Answer 7

hall good dude