<span>2x-1=4(x+1)
Given.
This is the expression you were originally given.
2x-1=4x+4
Distributive Property
You distributed the 4 in the subexpression 4(x + 1) to make 4x + 4
2x=4x+5
Addition or Subtraction Property of Equality
You added 1 to both sides of the equation.
â’2x=5
Addition or Subtraction Property of Equality
You subtracted 4x from both sides of the equation.
x=-5/2
Multiplication or Division Property of Equality
You divided both sides by -2.</span>
Answer:
The answer is 80. If you multiply 40 x 3 it is 120 and 40 x 2 is 80 so 2/3 of 120 is 80 NOT 40