92.6k views
2 votes
5(x − 1) = 4x + 13
5x − 5 = 4x + 13
x − 5 = 13
x = 18

5(x − 1) = 4x + 13 5x − 5 = 4x + 13 x − 5 = 13 x = 18-example-1
User Lewix
by
6.6k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

Explanation:

Distributive Property

Subtraction Property of Equality (Subtract 4x from each side)

Addition Property (Add 5 to each side)

Simplify

User Magnetik
by
6.9k points