Answer:
x = 2
Step-by-step explanation:
1) 2 (5x+9) = 6x+26 --> 10x + 18 = 6x + 26
This is because you would multiply 2 by the numbers inside the parentheses.
2) 10x + 18 = 6x + 26 --> 4x +18 = 26
You would subtract the 6x from each side so it would cancel out the 6 on the right and you would get 4x on the left.
3) 4x +18 = 26 --> 4x = 8
Subtract 18 from both sides canceling out the 18 on the left and giving you 8 on the right.
4) 4x = 8 --> x = 2
Divide both sides by 4.
