Question

PLEASE HELP!!

Solve for x: 4(2x-1) = 2x +35

1:3.9
2:6.5
3:6
4:39

Answer 1

4(2x-1) = 2x +35

8x-4 = 2x +35... distribute

8x - 4 - 2x = 35 ... Subtract 2x from both sides.

8x - 2x = 35 + 4 ... Add 4 to both sides.

I'll let you finish

Answer 2

So do i add four to -2x or 8x? @jim_thompson5910

Answer 3

8x - 2x simplifies to what?

Answer 4

6x @jim_thompson5910

Answer 5

35 + 4 simplifies to _____

Answer 6

39 @jim_thompson5910

Answer 7

so we now have

6x = 39

therefore,

x = ???

Answer 8

6.5 ;) lol thank you so much ;) it helped alot @jim_thompson5910

Answer 9

you got it

Answer 10

thanks ;) @jim_thompson5910

Answer 11

you're welcome