SOLUTION: 3(x + 4) = 5(x − 2)
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Question 549339: 3(x + 4) = 5(x − 2)
Found 2 solutions by TutorDelphia, Maths68:
Answer by TutorDelphia(193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Distribute the 3 and the 5
3x+12=5x-10
Subtract 5x from both sides
-2x+12=-10
Subtract 12 from both sides
-2x=-22
divide both sides by -2
x=11
Answer by Maths68(1474) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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