6. solve the following equation for x. show each step.
5x + 2 = 3x + 4(2x - 1)

x=1

Step-by-step explanation:

5x + 2 = 3x + 4(2x - 1)

Distribute the 4

5x + 2 = 3x + 8x - 4

Combine like terms

5x + 2 = 11x - 4

Subtract 5x from each side

5x -5x + 2 = 11x - 5x - 4

2 = 6x-4

Add 4 to each side

2+4 = 6x-4+4

6 = 6x

Divide each side by 6

6/6 =6x/6

1= x

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the answer is c

step-by-step explanation: i took a test with this question on it