Question

Simplify the given equation.

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

a.7x - 6 = -2x - 2
b.7x - 6 = -2x + 2
c.7x - 3 = -2x - 1

Answer 1

option a is right. 7x-6=-2x-2

Answer 2

option b is correct .

5x+2(x-3)= -2(x-1)
5x+2x-6= -2x+2
7x-6= -2x+2

the value of x would be 8/9.