Question

Solve 4x − 2(x + 1) = 3x + 10. −12 12 −8 8

Answer 1

Original Equation: 4x - 2(x+1) = 3x + 10

Step 1: Use Distributive Property
4x - 2x - 2 = 3x + 10

Step 2: Combine Like Terms
2x - 2 = 3x + 10

Step 3: Solve
       2x - 2 = 3x + 10
     - 2x        -2x 
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      -2 = x + 10
    -10         -10
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    -12 = x

Answer 2

The Answer is,  x = -12. I check and it is correct. I also just took the test and is correct.