Question

Solve the equation, if possible. 1. 2x + 2(4x - 2) + 3x = x + 3(x – 8) + 4x

Answer 1

Answer:

x=-4

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute and expand everything in brackets.

2x+2*4x+2*-2+3x=x+3*x+3*-8+4x

2x+8x-4+3x=x+3x-24+4x

Solve like terms

13x-4=8x-24

Place like terms on same side.

13x-8x=-24+4

Solve for x

5x=-20

x=-4