Question

find the solution to this equation:5(x-6)+8=7x-10

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -6

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute where possible

5x - 30 + 8 = 7x - 10

Combine like terms

5x - 22 = 7x - 10

Subtract 7x from both sides and add 22 to both sides

-2x = 12

x = -6

Answer 2

Answer is 70 according to my calculator