Question

Solve the following equationX-3(x+2)=4 X - 3 ( x + 2 ) = 4

Answer 1

x = -5

Explanation:

Solve for 'x':

x - 3(x + 2)= 4

x - 3x - 3*2 = 4 {Distributive property}

x - 3x - 6 = 4

Combine like terms in LHS,

-2x - 6 = 4

Add 6 to both sides,

-2x = 4 + 6

-2x = 10

Divide both sides by (-2)

x = 10 ÷ (-2)

`\sf \boxed{x= -5}`

Answer 2

Given: X-3(x+2)=4X-3(x+2)=4

Find: the solution of the given equation

Explanation:

`\begin{gathered} X-3(x+2)=4 \\ X-3x-6=4 \\ X-3x=10......................(1) \\ 4X-3(x+2)=4 \\ 4X-3x-6=4 \\ 4X-3x=10...........................(2)\text{ } \end{gathered}`

on solving equation (1) and (2) , we get