Question

What is the value of x in the equation 2(x 3)=4(x-1)

Answer 1

x = - 1

Explanation:

given the equation

2(x - 3) = 4(x - 1) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides )

2x - 6 = 4x - 4 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

2x - 2x - 6 = 4x - 2x - 4 ( simplify both sides )

- 6 = 2x - 4 ( add 4 to both sides )

- 6 + 4 = 2x - 4 + 4 ( simplify both sides )

- 2 = 2x ( divide both sides by 2 )

`(-2)/(2)` =
`(2)/(2)` x , that is

- 1 = x