Question

solve $2(7x - 2) - 3(2x + 6) = 38$. write your answer as an integer or decimal, and round to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.
$x = \boldsymbol{\square}$

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the parentheses

$2(7x-2) - 3(2x+6) = 14x - 4 - 6x - 18 = 38$

Step2: Combine like terms

$8x - 22 = 38$

Step3: Isolate the term with x

$8x = 38 + 22$
$8x = 60$

Step4: Solve for x

$x = \frac{60}{8}$

Answer:

$x = 7.5$