Question

4x + 9 = 2x + 15 .. I need help

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 3

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

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define Equation

4x + 9 = 2x + 15

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 2x on both sides:                    2x + 9 = 15
2. Subtract 9 on both sides:                      2x = 6
3. Divide 2 on both sides:                          x = 3

Step 3: Check

Plug in x into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute in x:                    4(3) + 9 = 2(3) + 15
2. Multiply:                               12 + 9 = 6 + 15
3. Add:                                     21 = 21

Here we see that 21 does indeed equal 21.

∴ x = 3 is the solution to the equation.