In this question, you're solving for x.
Solve for x:
-2(x - 5) + 4x = 24
Distribute the -2 to the variables inside the parenthesis
-2x + 10 + 4x = 24
Combine like terms:
2x + 10 = 24
Subtract both sides by 10
2x = 14
Divide both sides by 2
x = 7
Answer:
x = 7
