davard20 davard20
  • 16-02-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

What is the solution to this equation 7x-2(x-10)=40

A.x=10
B.x=6
C.x=4
D.x=12

Respuesta :

Kaikerscupcake
Kaikerscupcake Kaikerscupcake
  • 16-02-2018
Hey there! :D

7x-2(x-10)=40

Distribute the -2. 

-2*x= -2x

-2*-10=20

7x-2x+20=40

5x+20=40

Subtract 20 on both sides.

5x=20

Divide by 5 into both sides.

x=4

I hope this helps!
~kaikers
Answer Link
boss4573 boss4573
  • 22-03-2019
x=4



............................
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

find the area of a circle with a diameter of 22 inches?
graph x+2 is greater than -2
If light travels 671,000,000 miles per hour, how many miles will it travel in one minute?
If light travels 671,000,000 miles per hour, how many miles will it travel in one minute?
What does y-intercept represent?
what is x3+3x2-x-3 factor by grouping
How long was a million days ago in hours?
graph x+2 is greater than -2
what is x3+3x2-x-3 factor by grouping
Geoffrey ate  2/3 of a mini pizza. Claire ate 1 3/4  times as much pizza as Geoffrey.  How many mini pizzas did Claire eat? Express your answer in simplest form