Question

What is the value of x in this equation?

5x - 2(2x- 1) = 6
OA. 3
O B. 4
O C. 7
O D. 8

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Answer 2

B. 4

Explanation:

5x - 2(2x-1) = 6 Distribute first the 2 to (2x-1)

5x - 4x + 2 = 6 Subtract 5x - 4x

x + 2 = 6 Transpose 2 to the right side by subtracting both side by 2

x = 6 -2

x = 4