Question

5(x – 4) – (4 – x) = 10

Answer 1

$5(x - 4) - (4 - x) = 10$

$5x - 20 - 4 + x = 10$

$6x - 24 = 10$

$6x = 10 + 24$

$6x = 34$

$x = \frac{34}{6}$

$x = \frac{34}{6} = \frac{34 \div 2}{6 \div 2} = \frac{17}{3}$

$x = \frac{17}{3}$