How do you solve #13x - 22= 2( 9x + 10)#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-01-30T21:10:50

#x=-42/5#

On the right hand side, start by distributing the #2# throughout the expression #(9x+10)#. So #2times9=18# and #2times10=20#, giving:

#13x-22=18x+20#

Next, add 22 to both sides of the equation.

#13x=18x+42#

Next, subtract #18x# from both sides.

#-5x=42#

Finally, divide both sides by #-5#

#x=-42/5#