Question

Solve these:
4x+5=29
2(x-4)=40

Answer 1

4x + 5 = 29

Subtract 5 on both sides

4x = 24

Divide by 4

X = 6

Now the second one:
2(x-4) = 40

Distribute the 2 into the parenthesis

2x - 8 = 40

Add 8 on both sides

2x = 48

Divide by 2

X = 24


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