Question

What is the solution to the equation 1/3(x-2) = 1/5(x+4) + 2?

O x= 12
O x = 14
O x = 16
O x= 26

Answer 1

x=26

Explanation:

1/3(x-2)=1/5(x+4)+2

x-2=3/5x+42/5

5x-10=3x+42

5x-3x-10=42

5x-3=42+10

2x=42+10

2x=52

x=26