Question

5. Solve the equation - 4(x - 1) + 6x = 2(17 -- x) for x.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 15/2 or 7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

-4 (x - 1) + 6x = 2(17 - x)

First, distribute the -4 and 2, and remember that multiplying two negatives make a positive.

-4x + 4 + 6x = 34 - 2x

Combine like terms

2x + 4 = 34 - 2x

Subtract 4 from both sides

2x = 30 - 2x

Add 2x to both sides

4x = 30

Finally, divide both sides by 4

x = 15/2 or 7.5