Question

solve this equation. 2(x+4)-3x=7-5x

Answer 1

@vocaloid help please?

Answer 2

@extrinix

Answer 3

Ok lets get started, the steps are 1. Distribute 2.Combine like terms 3. Rearange terms 4. Solve for X

Answer 4

Intrinix is going to help with those steps!

Answer 5

Ok so, first off you need to distribute

\(2(x+4)-3x=7-5x\)
\(2x+8-3x=7-5x\)

Combine like terms

\(-1x+8=7-5x\)

Add 5x to both sides

\(4x+8=7\)

Subtract 8 from both sides

\(4x=-1\)

Divide by 4 on both sides

\(x=-\dfrac{1}{4}\)