Question

2(x - 3) + 2(x - 7) = 40

Answer 1

Solve the parentheses first
2(x - 3) + 2(x - 7) = 40

DO you know how to? @Challiexoxo

Answer 2

2x-6+2x-14=40
4x-20=40
4x=40+20=60
x=60/4=15

Answer 3

Thanks. And yes I do, I was just confused with this problem

Answer 4

Do you understand? Do you want to learn how to do it?

Answer 5

Yeah that'd be great!

Answer 6

Hm so first solve the parentheses,What do you get?

2(x - 3) + 2(x - 7)

Answer 7

2x-6 + 2x-14?

Answer 8

Correct.
Now,

2x-6 + 2x-14=40

Bring all numerials at one side,and bring all x values at one side.

Answer 9

2x+2x= 40-6-14???

Answer 10

2x-6 + 2x-14=40
2x+2x-6-14=40

Answer 11

Now add all the x values and shift all numericals after *=* sign..remember when we shift sign changes.

Answer 12

I'm confused.

Answer 13

We can do one thing more:
2x+2x-6-14=40
4x-6-14=40

Add 6 and 14 both sides

4x-6-14=40
+6 +14 +6 +14
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4x=60

Answer 14

Now divide 60 with 4 what do you get?

Answer 15

15

Answer 16

Ahh makes so much more sense. Thanks!!

Answer 17

You're welcome :) @Challiexoxo