Question

What value of x is in the solution set of 3(x – 4) = 5x + 2?
-10

Answer 1

x = - 7

Explanation:

Given

3(x - 4) = 5x + 2 ← distribute left side

3x - 12 = 5x + 2 ( subtract 5x from both sides )

- 2x - 12 = 2 ( add 12 to both sides )

- 2x = 14 ( divide both sides by - 2 )

x = - 7