Answer:
distribute parenthesis
Step-by-step explanation:
6(2x + 1) = 4x - 5 ← distribute parenthesis on left side
12x + 6 = 4x - 5 ( subtract 4x from both sides )
8x + 6 = - 5 ( subtract 6 from both sides )
8x = - 11 ( divide both sides by 8 )
x = - [tex]\frac{11}{8}[/tex]
