Answer:
x = 42 i hope this helps! :)
Step-by-step explanation:
given 5(3x + 2) = 8(2x - 4)
distribute the 5 to both the 3x and the 2 15x + 10 = 8(2x - 4)
now distribute the 8 to both the 2x and the -4 15x + 10= 16x - 32
subtract 15x from both sides 10 = x - 32
add 32 to both sides 42 = x
flip the equation around so the x is first x = 42
answer x = 42
