Math Problem Statement

4(-2x + 4) = -10(x-6)

Solution

Let's solve the equation step by step:

Given equation:

4(2x+4)=10(x6)4(-2x + 4) = -10(x - 6)

Step 1: Distribute the constants on both sides.

Distribute the 4 on the left side, and the -10 on the right side:

4×2x+4×4=10×x+(10)×(6)4 \times -2x + 4 \times 4 = -10 \times x + (-10) \times (-6) 8x+16=10x+60-8x + 16 = -10x + 60

Step 2: Get all the xx-terms on one side and constant terms on the other side.

Add 10x10x to both sides to move all xx-terms to the left: 8x+10x+16=60-8x + 10x + 16 = 60 2x+16=602x + 16 = 60

Step 3: Move the constant terms.

Subtract 16 from both sides to isolate the term with xx: 2x=60162x = 60 - 16 2x=442x = 44

Step 4: Solve for xx.

Divide both sides by 2: x=442x = \frac{44}{2} x=22x = 22

Final Answer:

x=22x = 22


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Tip: Always simplify both sides of the equation as much as possible before isolating the variable to make solving easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Distributive Property

Formulas

Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac
Linear Equation: ax + b = c

Theorems

Distributive Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9