SOLUTION: Is the expression 5+3x/2 equal to the expression 4x? Explain your answer.

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Question 988714: Is the expression 5+3x/2 equal to the expression 4x? Explain your answer.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It can be depending on the value of x.
5%2B%283%2F2%29x=4x
%284-3%2F2%29x=5
%288%2F2-3%2F2%29x=5
%285%2F2%29x=5
x=2
So when x=2, then 5%2B%283%2F2%29x=4x.