Answer:
-6
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
2(x−5)=6x−(x−8)
2(x−5)=6x+−1(x−8) (Distribute the Negative Sign)
2(x−5)=6x+−1x+(−1)(−8)
2(x−5)=6x+−x+8
(2)(x)+(2)(−5)=6x+−x+8 (Distribute)
2x+−10=6x+−x+8
2x−10=(6x+−x)+(8) (Combine Like Terms)
2x−10=5x+8
2x−10=5x+8
Step 2: Subtract 5x from both sides.
2x−10−5x=5x+8−5x
−3x−10=8
Step 3: Add 10 to both sides.
−3x−10+10=8+10
−3x=18
Step 4: Divide both sides by -3.
−3x
−3
=
18
−3
x=−6
Answer:
x=−6
