Step-by-step explanation:Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
8(2x+3x+2)=−4x+148
(8)(2x)+(8)(3x)+(8)(2)=−4x+148(Distribute)
16x+24x+16=−4x+148
(16x+24x)+(16)=−4x+148(Combine Like Terms)
40x+16=−4x+148
40x+16=−4x+148
Step 2: Add 4x to both sides.
40x+16+4x=−4x+148+4x
44x+16=148
Step 3: Subtract 16 from both sides.
44x+16−16=148−16
44x=132
Step 4: Divide both sides by 44.
44x
44
=
132
44
x=3
answer: x=3
