MHB Solving 4(2x-1)=3(3x+2): Step 1-3

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To solve the equation 4(2x-1)=3(3x+2), the first step simplifies to 8x-4=9x+6. Rearranging the equation leads to -x=10. Multiplying both sides by -1 results in x=-10. The final solution indicates that the value of x is -10.
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I have been given to solve:

4(2x-1)=3(3x+2)

Here is my work so far:

step 1: 8x-4=9x+6
step 2: -x=10
step 3: ?
 
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I have edited your post to include the given problem within the body of the post...this makes things more clear for everyone.

Your steps so far look perfect...what would happen if you now multiplied both sides by $-1$?
 
You just try to solve your problem like this:-
Problem: 4(2x-1)=3(3x+2)

Solution= 8x-4=9x+6
You just take the variable to one side and constant to other side
=-6-4=9x-8x
=-10=x
=x=-10
So the value of x is equal to -10.
 
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