Question

solve the expressions:5(x+2)=2(x+1)​

Answer 1

$\: \: \: 5(x + 2) = 2(x + 1) \\ 5x + 10 = 2x + 2 \\ 5x - 2x = 2 - 10 \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: 3x = ( - 8) \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: x = \frac{ - 8}{3}$

Answer 2

Answer:

$x=\frac{-8}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$5(x+2)=2(x+1)\\5x+10=2x+2\\3x=-8\\x=\frac{-8}{3}$