Solve for x:

3/5(x+2)= x - 4

1 answer

(5)(3/5)(x+2)=(5)(x-4)
3(x+2)=(5)(x-4)
3x+6=5x-20
3x+6+20=5x-20+20
3x+26=5x
3x-3x+26=5x-3x
26=2x
x=13