Question

What is the answer 5(x-4)=3x+4

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify the left side:

5x - 20 = 3x + 4

Move all terms containing  x  to the left side of the equation:

2x - 20 = 4

Move all terms not containing  x  to the right side of the equation:

2x = 24

Divide each term by  2  and simplify:

x = 12

Answer 2

Answer:

$\boxed{\bold{x=12}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Add 20 to both sides

$\bold{5x-20+20=3x+4+20}$

Simplify

$\bold{5x=3x+24}$

Subtract 3x from both sides

$\bold{5x-3x=3x+24-3x}$

Simplify

$\bold{2x=24}$

Divide both sides by 2

$\bold{\frac{2x}{2}=\frac{24}{2}}$

Simplify

$\bold{x=12}$