To solve for x, we'll first simplify both sides of the equation:
-4(x + 4x) = 2(2 - x) + 10
-4(5x) = 4 - 2x + 10
Next, we'll distribute the -4 and 2 on their respective terms:
-20x = 4 - 2x + 10
Combine like terms:
-20x = -2x + 14
To eliminate the variable term from one side of the equation, we'll subtract -2x from both sides:
-20x + 2x = 14
-18x = 14
To solve for x, we'll divide both sides by -18:
x = 14 / -18
Simplifying the fraction, we get:
x = -7/9
Therefore, the value of x is -7/9.
The answer is A) -7/9.
In the equation, what is the value of x?
−4(x + 4x) = 2(2 − x) + 10
Responses
A −7/9
− 7 /9
B −9/7
− 9/ 7
C 7/9
7 /9
D 9/7
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