Sole 6-x=4(5+ x) – 4

Mathematics

1 answer:

harkovskaia [24]3 years ago

7 0

Answer:

C. x=-2

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve use PEMDAS,

First, distribute

6-x=20+4x-4

Then, combine like terms

6-x=16+4x

Add x to both sides

6=16+5x

Subtract 16 from both sides

-10=5x

Divide both sides by 5

-2=x

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