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Hi I don't really understand could u help me4(2x - 5) + 15 = 11I have to Write the steps

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Solution

- The question would like us to find the value of x in the expression below:


4\left(2x-5\right)+15=11

- The solution steps are given below:


\begin{gathered} 4\left(2x-5\right)+15=11 \\ \text{ Subtract 15 from both sides} \\ \\ 4(2x-5)+15-15=11-15 \\ 4(2x-5)=-4 \\ \text{ Expand the bracket} \\ \\ 4(2x)-4(5)=-4 \\ 8x-20=-4 \\ Add\text{ 20 to both sides} \\ \\ 8x-20+20=-4+20 \\ 8x=16 \\ Divide\text{ both sides by 8} \\ \\ (8x)/(8)=(16)/(8) \\ \\ \therefore x=2 \end{gathered}

Final Answer

The answer is


x=2

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