2(5x+8)=14+6x complete the statements below with the process used to achieve steps 1-4

x=1.875

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: you need to multiply the brackets.

-2(5x+8) = -10x-16

-10x-16=14+6x

Step 2: you want to put the x on one side, so take away 6 x from both sides

-10x-6x=-16x, 6x-6x=0

-16x-16=14

Step 3: add 16 to both sides so the whole numbers are on one side

-16+16=0, 14+16=30

-16x=30

Step 4: finally, divide the whole by the number of x, so 16

x=1.875

If you need to round it to a significant figure:

1 Sf: x=1.9

2Sf: x=1.78

3 Sf: the final answer only has three figures after the decimal.

the entire expression should be subtracted from 30. to subtract the quantity, distribute the negative sign, which changes the signs on the terms. so, the –2 changes to positive and gets added to 30 instead of subtracted from it.

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