SOLUTION: I have tried to solve this problem multiple times today. Don't know what I'm doing wrong. 2(5x+4)+3(2x+11)= 4x-19

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Question 396526: I have tried to solve this problem multiple times today. Don't know what I'm doing wrong.
2(5x+4)+3(2x+11)= 4x-19
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Just expand each term:

10x + 8 + 6x + 33 = 4x - 19

16x + 41 = 4x - 19

12x = -60 --> x = -5

You can check by plugging x = -5, if you wish.