Question

What is the value of x in the equation 2 (4x+)-(3x+2)- 8(9-x) = x

Answer 1

Answer:

open the bracket

(4X+)-3X-2-72+X=X

4X+(-3X)-74+X=X

X-74+X=X

2X-74=X

then collect the term

-74=X-2X

-74=-X

divide by negative every side then you get

X=74