Question

What is the answer to 4x-5=x-23
need step by step explanation

Answer 1

x=−6

Explanation:

4x−5=x−23

Step 1: Subtract x from both sides.

4x−5−x=x−23−x

3x−5=−23

Step 2: Add 5 to both sides.

3x−5+5=−23+5

3x=−18

Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.

3x /3=-18/3

x=-6