Question

4(x-5) +2 =x+3 I need help on this ! I don’t get it picture above !

Answer 1

Answer:

x=-5

Step-by-step explanation:

4(x-5)+2=x+3 As the first step says, distribute the 4 (multiply all numbers in the parentheses by 4).

4x-20+2=x-3 Combine like terms. For example, the -20 and 2 are like terms because they are both their own numbers and not attached to a variable.

4x-18=x-3       Subtract x from each side. Now, we can get x to only one side.

-x       -x

3x-18=-3         Add 18 to both sides.

  +18 +18

3x=-15            Divide both sides by 3.

/3   /3

x=-5

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