SOLUTION: solve for x: X + 3(4x-5) = 5 -(2x-4)

Question 115715: solve for x: X + 3(4x-5) = 5 -(2x-4)
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 15 to both sides

Add 2x to both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by 15 to isolate x

Reduce

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

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