Question

If 2( 5X - 1 ) = ( 4 ){ 2 ( 3x + 1 ) }, find x.​

Answer 1

2(5x-1) = (4)(2(3x+1)

10x-2 = (4)(6x+2)

10x-2=24x+8

10x-24x=8+2

-14x=10

x=10/-14

x=-5/7

Answer 2

2(5x-1)=4{2(3x+1)}

10x-2=4{6x+2}

10x-2=24x+8

10x-24x=8+2

-14x=10

x=10/-14

x= -5/7