2(3x−4)=5x(6)
Simplify both sides of the equation.
2(3x−4)=5x(6))
(2)(3x)+(2)(−4)=5x(6)(Distribute)
6x+−8=30x
6x−8=30x
Subtract 30x from both sides.
6x−8−30x=30x−30x
−24x−8=0
Add 8 to both sides.
−24x−8+8=0+8
−24x=8
Divide both sides by -24.
−24x/−24 = 8/−24
x=−13
