Question

-2x – 9x = -12(x +5) + 8(x – 10)

Answer 1

x = 20.

Explanation:

-2x – 9x = -12(x +5) + 8(x – 10)

-2x – 9x = -12x -60 + 8x – 80

-2x - 9x + 12x - 8x = -140

-7x = -140

x = 20.