The result of taking 3 from x and multiplying the answer by 4 is the same qs taking 3 from 5 times x a) express this statement as an algebraic equation b)hence find the value of x

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Augustomen asked Feb 16, 2022

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The result of taking 3 from x and multiplying the answer by 4 is the same qs taking 3 from 5 times x

a) express this statement as an algebraic equation
b)hence find the value of x

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I think it is this:

4(x-3) = x(5-3)

4x-12 = 5x-3x

2x = 12

x = 6

Bikey answered Feb 20, 2022

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