Question

find x - 2x-5 ( x-2) =12​

Answer 1

Answer:

x=-1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

x-2x-5(x-2)=12

-x-5(x-2)=12

-x-5x+10=12

-6x+10=12

-6x=12-10

-6x=2

x=2/-6

- should not be in denominator so - goes to numerator

x=-2/6

by cancellation

x=-1/3