Question

What is the justification for each step in the solution of the equation?

Answer 1

23x-13=2(x+2)

First you would distribute the 2 into the parenthesis

It will look like this after: 23x-13=2x+4

Then you would subtract 2x on both sides because u have to get the x's on one side

It will look like this after:21x-13=4

Then you would add 13 to both sides

It will look like this after: 21x=17

Then you would divide 21 on both sides

Your final product is 21/17