Question

Find the value of x in the equation 5 - 3 (x + 1) = 4x - 40

Answer 1

Explanation:

To solve for x in the equation 5 - 3(x + 1) = 4x - 40, we can simplify and rearrange the terms as follows:

5 - 3(x + 1) = 4x - 40

5 - 3x - 3 = 4x - 40 (distribute the -3)

2x = 32 (add 3x to both sides and add 40 to both sides)

x = 16 (divide both sides by 2)

Therefore, the value of x in the equation 5 - 3(x + 1) = 4x - 40 is 16.

Answer 2

x = 6

Explanation:

5 - 3(x + 1) = 4x - 40 ← distribute parenthesis and simplify left side

5 - 3x - 3 = 4x - 40

2 - 3x = 4x - 40 ( subtract 4x from both sides )

2 - 7x = - 40 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

- 7x = - 42 ( divide both sides by - 7 )

x = 6