Question
PLEASE HELP ME!! ITS AN EMERGENCY!!!
Solve the equation and show your work:
4+4 (x-2) = 2 (x+1) - x
I know the answer is x = 2 but I cant figure out how to get the answer. Please explain it for me..!
Solve the equation and show your work:
4+4 (x-2) = 2 (x+1) - x
I know the answer is x = 2 but I cant figure out how to get the answer. Please explain it for me..!
Answers
R_scott
distribute ... 4 + 4x - 8 = 2x + 2 - x
consolidate like terms on each side ... 4x - 4 = x + 2
add 4, and subtract x ... 3x = 6
consolidate like terms on each side ... 4x - 4 = x + 2
add 4, and subtract x ... 3x = 6