Answer:
x = -48
Step-by-step explanation:
4x + 2 = 5(x + 10)
expand the 5(x+10)
4x + 2 = 5x + 50
-2 both sides
4x + 2 - 2 = 5x + 50 - 2
simplify
4x = 5x + 48
-5x both sides
4x - 5x = 5x + 48 - 5x
-x = 48
÷ (-1) both sides
-x ÷ (-1) = 48 ÷ (-1)
The answer is x = -48.
