Question

Solve. 5x2 - 3x = (5x2 - 7x) + (8x - 2)

Answer 1

are those squared

Answer 2

yeah 5x^2-3x=(5x^2-7x)+(8x-2)

Answer 3

combine all like terms and isolate x

Answer 4

\[5x^2-3x=5x^2-7x+8x-2\]
Combine like terms
\[5x^2-3x=5x^2+x-2\]
Now simplify terms
\[-4x=-2\]
Solve for x
\[\frac{-4x}{-4}=\frac{-2}{-4}=\frac{1}{2}\]

Answer 5

thank u!