Question

What is 5(x+2)+46=-2x

Answer 1

x = -8

Explanation:

5(x+2)+46=-2x

Distribute

5x+10 +46 = -2x

Combine like terms

5x +56 = -2x

Subtract 5x from each side

5x-5x +56 = -2x-5x

56 = -7x

Divide each side by -7

56/-7 = -7x/-7

-8 = x