2(4x+5)-2=2x+44?
a.6
b.19/3
c.41/6
d.26/3

Answer:
a. x = 6.
Step-by-step explanation:
2(4x+5)-2=2x+44 First distribute the 2 over the brackets:
8x + 10 - 2 = 2x + 44
8x - 2x = 44 - 10 + 2
6x = 36
x = 6.