Question

Help me please A. Given the equation 5x − 4 = −2(3x + 2), solve for the variable. Explain each step and justify your process.
B. Megan solved a similar equation below. Is Megan's solution correct? Explain why or why not.

3(2x − 4) = 5x − 1
6x − 12 = 5x − 1
11x − 12 = −1
11x = 11
x = 11
(10 points)

Answer 1

Hold on

Answer 2

Ok

Answer 3

for A

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
5x−4=−2(3x+2)
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
5x−4=−2(3x+2)
Simplify: (Hide steps)
Let's simplify step-by-step.
5x−4=−2(3x+2)
5x+−4=(−2)(3x)+(−2)(2)(Distribute)
5x+−4=−6x+−4
5x−4=−6x−4
Step 2: Add 6x to both sides.
5x−4+6x=−6x−4+6x
11x−4=−4
Step 3: Add 4 to both sides.
11x−4+4=−4+4
11x=0
Step 4: Divide both sides by 11.
11x/11
=
0
11
x=0
Answer:
x=0

Answer 4

Shes right

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
3(2x−4)=5x−1
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
3(2x−4)=5x−1
Simplify: (Hide steps)
Let's simplify step-by-step.
3(2x−4)=5x−1
(3)(2x)+(3)(−4)=5x+−1(Distribute)
6x+−12=5x+−1
6x−12=5x−1
Step 2: Subtract 5x from both sides.
6x−12−5x=5x−1−5x
x−12=−1
Step 3: Add 12 to both sides.
x−12+12=−1+12
x=11
Answer:
x=11

Answer 5

Thanks guys I wish I can Best response both of you

Answer 6

But carly her answer came out correct

Answer 7

Ok thanks again

Answer 8

Ok....Sorry

Answer 9

Sorry for what?

Answer 10

For being wrong it looked like she was wrong to me

Answer 11

i just explained it. lol but you tried. After all im not a robot, i might be wrong

Answer 12

Oh so megan is right

Answer 13

Hehe a doggy xD

Answer 14

I don't think so but he explained it better

Answer 15

Ok

Answer 16

Yes, the way she got the answer was wrong, even though she got the right answer.