Question

how do you solve an equation if it's wrote like this.. 5x-3=4(x+2) ?
if it has the (x+2) at the end?

Answer 1

You need to expand 4(x+2) to get rid of parentheses. So, you get 4x + 4*2 = 4x+8.

Then, solve the rest.

Answer 2

distribute the 4

Answer 3

5x-3=4x+8
x-3=8
x=11

Answer 4

the plug back in the value of x

Answer 5

whis is 52=52