Question 395454
{{{2(4x+3)=10(x+1)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8x+6=10x+10}}} Distribute.



{{{8x=10x+10-6}}} Subtract {{{6}}} from both sides.



{{{8x-10x=10-6}}} Subtract {{{10x}}} from both sides.



{{{-2x=10-6}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-2x=4}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(4)/(-2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-2}}} 



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