Question

Solve for x.
4(2x-17)=4x+(-5)

Answer 1

Distribute.

8x-68=4x-5

Move variables to one side.

4x=73

Divide.

x=18.25 or 73
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4

Answer 2

Explanation:

4(2x-17) = 4x+(-5)

Open the bracket

8x - 68 = 4x - 5

Collect like terms

8x - 4x = -5 + 68

2x = 63

x = 63/2

x = 31.5