Q. Solve the following equation for x. Express your answer in the simplest form.2(−7x+9)−3=−4x−2(5x−8)
Distribute and Simplify: First, let's distribute the 2 into the parentheses on the left side of the equation.2×−7x+2×9−3=−4x−2×5x+2×8−14x+18−3=−4x−10x+16
Combine Like Terms: Now, let's combine like terms on both sides.−14x+15=−14x+16