Answer:
X = 20.5
the equation
x+5*x-2=44
combine like terms
2x+3=44
and so on....
3-44=41
41/2 = 20.5
Now x=20.5
x + 5 X x - 2 = 44
2x + 3 = 44
-3 -3
2x = 41
divide by 2 on both sides
x = 20.5
