How do you solve #x+ 2( x - 5) = 2x + 2#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-06-20T11:03:19

#x=12#

#x+2*(x-5)=2x+2#

#x+2x-10=2x+2#

#x-10=2#

#x=12#

Answer 2 · 2018-06-20T11:05:32

expand the brackets

#x+2x-10=2x+2#

collect like terms

#3x-10=2x+2#

subtract #2x#

#x-10=2#

add 10

#x=12#