Question
4(x + 3) + 2x = x – 8 (1 point) Responses one solution one solution no solutions no solutions infinitely many solutions
Answers
GPT 3.5
4(x + 3) + 2x = x – 8
First, distribute the 4:
4x + 12 + 2x = x – 8
Combine like terms:
6x + 12 = x – 8
Subtract x from both sides:
5x + 12 = -8
Subtract 12 from both sides:
5x = -20
Divide both sides by 5:
x = -4
Therefore, the equation has one solution: x = -4.
First, distribute the 4:
4x + 12 + 2x = x – 8
Combine like terms:
6x + 12 = x – 8
Subtract x from both sides:
5x + 12 = -8
Subtract 12 from both sides:
5x = -20
Divide both sides by 5:
x = -4
Therefore, the equation has one solution: x = -4.