Question

Solve for an solution 2(5x+9=6x+26

Answer 1

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

2(5x+9) = 6x+26

10x + 18 = 6x + 26

4x + 18 = 26

4x = 8

x = 2

Answer 2

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the distributive property on the left-hand side:

`\sf{2(5x+9)=6x+26}`

`\sf{10x+18=6x+26}`

`\sf{10x-6x+18=26}`

`\sf{4x+18=26}`

Subtract 18 from each side:

`\sf{4x=8}`

Divide each side by 4:

`\sf{x=2}`

Hence, the answer is x = 2.