Solve the following equation.
4(x - 2) + 5x = 6x - 20
x = □ (Type an integer or a fraction.)

Question

Solve the following equation. 4(x - 2) + 5x = 6x - 20 x = □ (Type an integer or a fraction.)

SnapAndSolve AI · Accepted Answer

First, distribute the 4 on the left side: 4(x - 2) = 4x - 8.

The equation becomes: 4x - 8 + 5x = 6x - 20.

Combine like terms on the left side: 4x + 5x = 9x, so 9x - 8 = 6x - 20.

Subtract 6x from both sides: 9x - 6x - 8 = -20, which simplifies to 3x - 8 = -20.

Add 8 to both sides: 3x = -12.

Divide both sides by 3: x = -4.

x = -4

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