Solve for x.

Question

2/5(10x+15)=26 (1 point)
Responses

x = 5
x = 5

x = 12
x = 12

x = 7
x = 7

x = 3
x = 3

Answer 1

To solve for x, we can start by simplifying the equation.

2/5(10x + 15) = 26

First, distribute the 2/5 to each term inside the parentheses.

(2/5)(10x) + (2/5)(15) = 26

This simplifies to:

4x + 6 = 26

Next, subtract 6 from both sides of the equation to isolate the variable term.

4x + 6 - 6 = 26 - 6

This simplifies to:

4x = 20

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 4 to solve for x.

4x/4 = 20/4

This simplifies to:

x = 5

So the solution is x = 5.