SOLUTION: linear equation how do you get x (50-x)-(3x+2)=2

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Question 338184: linear equation how do you get x (50-x)-(3x+2)=2
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%2850-x%29-1%283x%2B2%29=2 Start with the given equation.


50-x-3x-2=2 Distribute.


-4x%2B48=2 Combine like terms on the left side.


-4x=2-48 Subtract 48 from both sides.


-4x=-46 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-46%29%2F%28-4%29 Divide both sides by -4 to isolate x.


x=23%2F2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=23%2F2


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