Question

$3(5x - 2) + 2 = 26$

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the parentheses

$3(5x - 2) + 2 = 15x - 6 + 2 = 26$

Step2: Simplify constant terms

$15x - 4 = 26$

Step3: Isolate the variable term

$15x = 26 + 4$
$15x = 30$

Step4: Solve for x

$x = \frac{30}{15}$

Answer:

$x = 2$