SOLUTION: Solve for x 4(x-1)+2=3x+8-2x

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Question 110252: Solve for x
4(x-1)+2=3x+8-2x

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation



Distribute


Combine like terms on the left side


Combine like terms on the right side


Add 2 to both sides


Subtract x from both sides


Combine like terms on the left side


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x


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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

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