−2(3x−5)=4(x+3)−8
Simplify
−2(3x−5) = 4(x+3) −8
(−2)(3x) + (−2)(−5) = (4)(x) + (4)(3) + −8 (Distribute)
−6x + 10 = 4x + 12 +− 8
−6x + 10 = (4x) + (12+−8)
−6x+10=4x+4
−6x+10=4x+4
Subtract 4x from both sides.
−6x+10−4x=4x+4−4x
−10x+10=4
Step 3: Subtract 10 from both sides.
−10x+10−10=4−10
−10x=−6
Step 4: Divide both sides by -10.
−10x
−10
=
−6
−10
x=
3
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