Question

what is the solution to this equation? 10x - 4(x - 2) = 2x 16 a. x = 2 b. x = 3 c. x = 1 d. x = 6

Answer 1

10x - 4(x - 2) = 2x + 16
10x - 4x + 8 = 2x + 16
6x + 8 = 2x + 16
6x - 2x = 16 - 8
4x = 8
x = 8/4 = 2