Question

3(x+4)=5(x-2) I really need help i have no idea how to do it

Answer 1

Gotcha!

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

Distributive Property

3x+12=5x-10

Subtract 5x from 3x & 12 from -10

So far, you would have: -2x=-22

Divide both sides by -2!

Answer: x=11

Answer 2

answer:
`x = 11`

work:

`3(x+4)=5(x-2)` | distribute 3 and 5 into the parentheses.

`3x + 12 = 5x - 10` | subtract 5x and move it over to 3x, and solve.

`-2x + 12 = -10` | subtract 12 and move it over to -10, and solve.

`-2x = -22` | divide by -2.

`x = 11` | final answer.

hope this helps! ❤ from peachimin