2 (2x + 1) = 3 (x-8) =

how do you solve this

x=-26

Step-by-step explanation:

Distributive property first (both sides)

you would get

4x+2 = 3x-24

next you will subtract 3x from both sides

1x+2=-24

add 24 to both sides

1x+26=0

move 26 to the other side but since you flipped it you have to make it negative

x=-26