Question 115715


{{{x+3(4x-5)=5-1(2x-4)}}} Start with the given equation




{{{x+12x-15=5-2x+4}}} Distribute



{{{13x-15=5-2x+4}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{13x-15=-2x+9}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{13x=-2x+9+15}}}Add 15 to both sides



{{{13x+2x=9+15}}} Add 2x to both sides



{{{15x=9+15}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{15x=24}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(24)/(15)}}} Divide both sides by 15 to isolate x




{{{x=8/5}}} Reduce


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=8/5}}}  (which is approximately {{{x=1.6}}} in decimal form)