Question

Solve the following linear equation for x. 2 (5x+8) = 16-5(3+6)

Answer 1

Answer: x=4.5

not sure if it’s correct if it’s not i’m sorry

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

10x+16=16-45

10x=16-45-16

10x= -45

x= - 45/10

x= - 9/2

x= - 4.5