Answer:
x = 2
Explanation:
3(x + 1) + 5(2x –5)–2(x –2)= 4
First, let's distribute the numbers across the parentheses through multiplication.
3x + 3 + 10x - 25 - 2x + 4 = 4
Combine like terms.
11x - 18 = 4
Add 18 to both sides to isolate x.
11x = 22
Divide both sides by 11 to isolate x further.
x = 2
Check by plugging 2 back into the equation.
3(2 + 1) + 5(2(2) - 5) - 2(2 - 2) = 4
3(3) + 5(4 - 5) - 2(0) = 4
9 + 5(-1) - 0 = 4
9 - 5 = 4
4 = 4
Your answer is correct.
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