2(4 - 3x) + 5(2x - 3) = 20 - 5x
First, simplify each side of the equation. Distribute:
8 - 6x + 10x - 15 = 20 - 5x
Combine like terms:
4x - 7 = 20 - 5x
You can now add 5x to each side:
9x - 7 = 20
Add 7 to each side:
9x = 27
Finally, divide each side by 9 to solve for x:
x = 3
