SOLUTION: 5(2x-1)-3=2(4x+1)

Algebra ->  Graphs -> SOLUTION: 5(2x-1)-3=2(4x+1)      Log On


   

Question 744580: 5(2x-1)-3=2(4x+1)
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Cromlix:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(2x-1)-3=2(4x+1)
------
10x-5-3 = 8x+2
---
10x-8 = 8x+2
2x = 10
x = 5
------------
Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(2x - 1) - 3 = 2( 4x + 1)
10x - 5 -3 = 8x + 2
10x - 8 = 8x + 2
10x - 8x = 2 + 8
2x = 10
x = 5