Question

2(x + 4) = 4x + 3 – 2x + 5

Answer 1

Answer:

x = infinite amount of solutions

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Algebra I

• Combining Like Terms

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define Equation

2(x + 4) = 4x + 3 - 2x + 5

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Distribute 2:                              2x + 8 = 4x + 3 - 2x + 5
2. Combine like terms:                 2x + 8 = 2x + 8
3. Subtract 8 on both sides:        2x = 2x
4. Divide 2 on both sides:            x = x

Here we see that x does indeed equal x.

∴ x = infinite amount of solutions