Question

Solve for x.





3 – 2x(2 – 5) = 3(4 – x)

Answer 1

First distribute -2x(2-5) and 3(4-x) using distributive property.
3-2x(2-5)=3(4-x)
3-2x*2-2x*(-5)=3*4-3*4x
3-4x+10x=12-12x

Answer 2

Bring all x terms to one side and bring all the numbers to other side.
Then solve for x.

Answer 3

x then should = 1