Question 123646
Solve for x:
{{{3(x+4) = 5(x-2)}}} First, apply the "distributive property"
{{{3x+12 = 5x-10}}} Now subtract 3x from both sides.
{{{12 = 2x-10}}} Then add 10 to both sides.
{{{22 = 2x}}} Finally, divide both sides by 2.
{{{11 = x}}}
Check:
{{{3(x+4) = 5(x-2)}}} Substitute x = 11.
{{{3(11+4) = 5(11-2)}}} Simplify.
{{{3(15) = 5(9)}}}
{{{45 = 45}}} OK!