Question

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Ive been stuck on this question for the past 30 minutes:

An equation is shown below:

4(2x - 5) + 15 = 11

Write the steps you will use to solve the equation and explain each step.

Answer 1

first use distributive property

Answer 2

So 4(2x) + 4(5) ?@ Mehek14

Answer 3

yes that would be the first step

Answer 4

so now you have:
8x - 20 + 15 = 11

Answer 5

now you would add -20 + 15

Answer 6

Then subtract 15 on both sides?

Answer 7

no first add -20 + 15

Answer 8

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
4(2x−5)+15=11
Simplify: (Hide steps)
Let's simplify step-by-step.
4(2x−5)+15=11
Distribute:
(4)(2x)+(4)(−5)+15=11
8x+−20+15=11
Combine Like Terms:
8x+−20+15=11
(8x)+(−20+15)=11
8x+−5=11
Simplified:
8x−5=11
Step 2: Add 5 to both sides.
8x−5+5=11+5
8x=16
Step 3: Divide both sides by 8.
8x=16
8 8
=
16
8
x=2
Answer:
x=2