Answer:
x = 4
Step-by-step explanation:
4(5x - 2) = 72
Do the distributive property
20x - 8 = 72
Then add 8 to both sides to get 20x alone
20x - 8 = 72
+ 8 + 8
20x = 80
Then divide both sides by 20 to get x
[tex]\frac{20x}{20} = \frac{80}{20}[/tex]
x = 4
