4x(4+3)=5(2x+5) what is the value of x. write answer as a fraction

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4x(4+3)=5(2x+5) what is the value of x. write answer as a fraction

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Explanation:

4x(4+3)=5(2x+5)

= 4x (7) = 10x + 25

= 28x = 10x + 25

= 28x-10x = 25

= 18x = 25

x = 25/18

Nwkeeley answered Jan 20, 2020

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4x(4+3)= 5(2x+5)
Solve for brackets first
4x(7)=5(2x+5)
Expand
28x=10x+25
Now move 10x to the other side so
28x-10x=25
18x=25
Now isolate for x
X=25/18
And reduce if possible

Solublefish answered Jan 23, 2020

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