Question

solve for the variable. Show work please.

4(x-2)=3^2-x

Answer 1

first try to expand :4(x-2)

Answer 2

4x-8

Answer 3

great now we have :

4x -8 = \(\large{3^2-x}\)

now what is 3^2 ?

Answer 4

9

Answer 5

right so we have :

4x - 8 = 9 - x right?

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

4x- 8 = 9-x

add 8 both sides
4x - 8 + 8 = 9 - x + 8

4x = 9+8-x

Answer 8

so 4x = 17 - x right?

Answer 9

4x=17-x yes

Answer 10

good

add x both sides what do you get?

Answer 11

5x=17

Answer 12

good now divide 5 both sides

Answer 13

3.4=x

Answer 14

x = 17 / 5 = 3.4

very good

Answer 15

So finally you got it?

Answer 16

yes

Answer 17

great to hear.

Answer 18

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