Question

what is the solution of this equation 7x-2(x-1-)=40

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 7.6

Step-by-step explanation:

distribute 2(x-1)

7x-2x-2=40

combine like terms

5x-2=40

subract 2 from both sides

5x=38

divide 5 from both sides

x = 7.6