Question

Select the correct choice below and fill in any answer boxes in your choice.

Answer 1

The Solution.

The given equation is

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

Clearing the brackets, we have

`4+4x=3x-15`

Collecting the like terms, we get

`\begin{gathered} 4x-3x=-4-15 \\ x=-19 \end{gathered}`

So, the solution is x= -19 (option A)