Question

Solving multi-step equations

2(x + 7) – 34 = 4x – 11x + 4(x - 1)

Answer 1

x=16/5 or 3.2 or 3 1/5

Explanation:

2(x + 7) – 34 = 4x – 11x + 4(x - 1)

2x+14-34=4x-11x+4x-4

2x-20=-3x-4

+3x +3x

5x-20=-4

+20 +20

5x=16

/5 /5

x=16/5 or 3.2 or 3 1/5

Answer 2

x = 16/5

Explanation:

2x + 14 -34 = 4x - 11x + 4x - 4

2x - 20 = -3x - 4

5x = 16