5(4+2x)-(8x-12)=68

Question

how do you solve 5(4+2x)-(8x-12)=68

Answer 1

First you have to distribute the 5 to the 4, and 2x. So you get 20, and 10x. then distribute the negative to the 8x then the 12. Now you get -8x and 12. so put that all together you get:

20+10x-8x+12=68

Now combine like terms. So:

2x+32=68

subtract over the 32:

2x=36

divide by 2

x=18

And thats your final answer!