Question

Solve, showing all steps:
5(x – 3) – 2(2x + 4) = -2(x – 2)

Answer 1

Distribute:
5(x-3) -2 (2x+4) = -2(x-2) becomes ---> 5x-15 -4x-8 = -2x+4
Add like terms:
5x-15 -4x-8  becomes ---> -x-23
Bring the -23 to the right side leaving you with:
-x= -2x+ 27
Bring the -2x to the left side leaving you with:
x=27

Answer 2

5(x-3) - 2(2x+4) = -2(x-2)
5x - 15 - 4x - 8 = -2x + 4
x - 23 = -2x + 4
x + 2x = 4 + 23
3x = 27
x = 9