Question

Please simplify: 5x + 2 (x - 3) = -2 (x - 1)

Answer 1

x= 8/9

Explanation:

Open everything up to get 5x+2x-6=-2x+2. Move numbers with an x to the left side and without to the right to have 5x+2x+2x=2+6. Simplify to have 9x=8. Divide by 9 which leaves you with x= 8/9