Given the equation 5x − 4 = –2(3x + 2), solve for the variable. Explain each step and justify your process.
Megan solved a similar equation below. Is Megan's solution correct? Explain why or why not.
3(2x − 4) = 5x − 1
6x − 12 = 5x − 1
11x − 12 = –1
11x = 11
x = 11

Question

Given the equation 5x − 4 = –2(3x + 2), solve for the variable. Explain each step and justify your process.
Megan solved a similar equation below. Is Megan's solution correct? Explain why or why not.
3(2x − 4) = 5x − 1
  6x − 12 = 5x − 1
11x − 12 = –1
        11x = 11
            x = 11

anonymous · Answer

Hello, 

What have you attempted? Do you know how to distribute?

Peace.