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OpenStudy (anonymous):

2x+50=4x Solve for x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay, so you need to combine like terms. Do you know the like terms in this equation?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

basically you want to isolate the variable

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2x and 4x

Nnesha (nnesha):

yes in order to combine you have to subtract 2x both side first

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, so now, subtract 2x from both sides

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i have 0+50=4x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well then what does that simplify that to?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No, it would be 50=2x You have to subtract the 2x from the 4x too

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What you do to one side, you have to do to the other

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh thats what i meant. OK

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, so, now that you have that equation, do you know how to get x by itself?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

would it be 25

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you understand the process on how to get the answer now? And you're welcome!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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