Question

-3(2x+1)-1=2(4-5x)

Answer 1

distribute the -3 and 2 to your terms in parentheses. then combine like terms.

Answer 2

-6x-3-1=8-40x should be your first step

Answer 3

now lets simplify that. -3-1 = -4... so -6x-4=8-40x right ?

Answer 4

add 40x to both sides and add 4 to both sides to give you 34x=80+4 or 34x=84.

Answer 5

divide both sides by the coefficient of x and you are done.

Answer 6

was that helpful? do you understand?