Question

Solve for X : x+5 – 2 (3x – 4) =10

Answer 1

x+5 -2 (3x-4) = 10
⇒x +5 - 6x +8 = 10
⇒ 5x = 13 -10
⇒5x = 3
⇒x = 3/5 

Answer 2

x+5 -2 (3x-4) = 10
⇒x +5 - 6x +8 = 10
⇒ -5x+13=10
⇒-5x=10-13
⇒-5x=-3
⇒5x = 3
⇒x = 3/5