Question

What value of x makes the equation 3(x – 6) – 8x = –2 + 5(2x + 1) true? Explain your answer

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -7/5

Step-by-step explanation:

3( x - 6 ) - 8x = -2 + 5(2x + 1)

3x - 18 - 8x = -2 + 10x + 5

-5x - 18 = 3 + 10x

-5x - 10x = 3 + 18

-15x = 21

x = $-\frac{7}{5}$