How do you solve #3x - 2( 5x - 4) = 4x - ( 2x - 26)#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-07-21T02:42:58

#x=-2#

Refer to the explanation for the process.

Solve:

#3x-2(5x-4)=4x-(2x-26)#

Expand the left side.

#3x-10x+8=4x-(2x-26)#

Expand the right side.

#3x-10x+8=4x-2x+26#

Simplify.

#-7x+8=2x+26#

Subtract #2x# from both sides.

#-7x-2x+8=26#

Subtract #8# from both sides.

#-7x-2x=26-8#

Simplify.

#-9x=18#

Divide both sides by #-9#.

#x=18/(-9)#

Simplify.

#x=-2#