Question

A. Given the equation 5x − 4 = −2(3x + 2), solve for the variable. Explain each step and justify your process.
B. 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 = 1
x = 11

Answer 1

@nincompoop

Answer 2

\[5x-4=-2(3x+2)\]
\[5x-4=-6x-4\]
\[5x=-6x-4+4\]
\[5x=-6x\]
\[5x+6x=0\]
\[x=0\]

Answer 3

B) not true , you can solve it alone using the steps I did with part A
if you still confused let me know

Answer 4

given solution is not correct method to solve the equation
5x − 4 = −2(3x + 2)
5x-4=-6x-4
5x+6x-4=-4
11x=-4+4
11x=0
x=0 would be best explanation