3 years ago

2(2x +1) = 3(x-8) =how do you solve this

Mathematics

1 answer:

saw5 [17]3 years ago

8 0

Answer:

x=-26

Step-by-step explanation:

Distributive property first (both sides)

you would get

4x+2 = 3x-24

next you will subtract 3x from both sides

1x+2=-24

add 24 to both sides

1x+26=0

move 26 to the other side but since you flipped it you have to make it negative

x=-26

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2(2x +1) = 3(x-8) =how do you solve this ​

2(2x +1) = 3(x-8) =how do you solve this