Question 743587
{{{4(x-5)+2=x+3}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{4x-20+2=x+3}}} Distribute.



{{{4x-18=x+3}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{4x=x+3+18}}} Add {{{18}}} to both sides.



{{{4x-x=3+18}}} Subtract {{{x}}} from both sides.



{{{3x=3+18}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{3x=21}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(21)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=7}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=7}}}