Question

Which value of x satisfies the equation 2(5x+1)−2x=2−2(3x+1)?

−1/4


−1/7


1/9


1/7

Answer 1

Answer: -1/7

Explanation:

10x+2-2x=2-6x-2

=10x-2x=-6x-2

=8x=-6x-2

=8x+6x=-2

14x=-2

x=-2/14

x=-1/7