Question

Solve for x.

2(x+5)/3 = 2x − 10

Answer 1

x = 10

Explanation:

2(x+5)/3 = 2x − 10

(2x + 10)/3 = 2x - 10

multiply both sides of the equation by 3

2x + 10 = 6x - 30

2x - 6x = -30 - 10

-4x = -40

x = 10