What is the solution to the equation?

2(x – 7) = 10x + 18

a. x = 4

b. x = - 15/8

c. x = 15/8

d. x = -4

D. x=−4
Why?
Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
2(x−7)=10x+18
Simplify both sides of the equation.
2(x−7)=10x+18
Simplify:
2x−14=10x+18
Subtract 10x from both sides.
2x−14−10x=10x+18−10x
−8x−14=18
Add 14 to both sides.
−8x−14+14=18+14
−8x=32
Divide both sides by -8.
−8x−8=32−8
D. x=−4

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