Question

How do you solve `5( x - 1) = 2( 3+ 2x )`?

Answer 1

`x=11`

Explanation:

Firstly, expand the brackets.

`5(x-1)=2(3+2x)`
`5x-5=6+4x`

Secondly, collect like terms

`5x-4x=6+5`
`x=11`