Question

what if you have a problem like this:5x+2(4x-6)+2x<10?

Answer 1

5x+8x-12+2x<10
gather terms, solve

Answer 2

First, distribute. Basically, multiply the 2 by 4 and by the -6.

That makes it be:

5x + 8x + -12 + 2x

Then, you can add all of the x's together to make it simplified, getting:

15x + 12 < 10

Then, take 12 away from each side, and divide by 5.

I hope I helped you!