Question

Solve.
2x - 5 = 13
x+18=14

Answer 1

2x=13+5 can u do the rest? :)

Answer 2

and x=14-18

Answer 3

I don't understand how to do them though... My teacher didn't explain, nor give an example.

Answer 4

ok, for 2x=13+5. add 13 and 5
then, 2x=18 divide both sides by 2
so, x=?

Answer 5

9

Answer 6

correct! so now can u do the other one...

Answer 7

Oops the second one is actually x+8=14. So how do I do it?

Answer 8

x=14-8
x=?

Answer 9

6

Answer 10

right! :)

Answer 11

What about this one?
4x + 3 = 2x + 7

Answer 12

4x + 3 = 2x + 7 x=2

Answer 13

I am so confused I am about to cry. I am tired of this stupid algebra crap. How did you get that answer? I do not understand.

Answer 14

both equal 11

Answer 15

4(2)+3=11 2(2)+7=11 therefore 4(2)+3=2(2)+7

Answer 16

replace x with 2

Answer 17

How do I know what to replace x with for other problems though?

Answer 18

get it?

Answer 19

by isoclating it

Answer 20

How do I do that?

Answer 21

but the answer is correct i don't have time to explain in detail sorry

Answer 22

its basic math don look at it like algebra look at it like 2x2

Answer 23

dont

Answer 24

I am never going to get this done. Thanks for your help anyways...

Answer 25

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Answer 26

its costs extra to viw steps its free for answers

Answer 27

good luck

Answer 28

Thanks...