Question

How do you solve 4x-5=2(3y+2)?

Answer 1

4x - 9 = 6y or -4.5 = x (See explanation to confirm)

Explanation:

4x - 5 = 2(3y + 2)

4x - 5 = 6y + 4

4x - 9 = 6y

If it was: 4x - 5 = 2(3x + 2)

4x - 5 = 2(3x + 2)

4x - 5 = 6x + 4

4x - 9 = 6x

-9 = 2x

-4.5 = x