Question

1. what is the value of x in the equation shown below? 4(x - 3) = 5x + 2 options: -1/9, -14, -5, -1

Explanation:

Step1: Expand left-hand side

$4x - 12 = 5x + 2$

Step2: Isolate x terms

$4x - 5x = 2 + 12$

Step3: Simplify both sides

$-x = 14$

Step4: Solve for x

$x = -14$

Answer:

-14