Question

5x-40=2(5x-10) can anyone please help me solve this

Answer 1

Answer:

x=-4

Step-by-step explanation:

First, we can distribute the 2 on the right side, giving us

5x-40=2*5x + 2*(-10)

Simplifying, we get

5x-40=10x-20

Adding 40 to both sides and subtracting 5x from both sides leaves us with

5x+20=0

Then, subtracting 20 from both sides,

5x=-20

Dividing by 5,

x=-4