Question

How many solutions exist for the given equation?

3(x-2) =22 -x

Answer 1

one solution

Explanation:

3(x-2) =22 -x

Distribute

3x - 6 = 22-x

Add x to each side

3x+x-6 = 22-x+x

4x+6 = 22

Subtract 6 from each side

4x+6-6 = 22-6

4x= 16

Divide by 4

4x/4 = 16/4

x=4

There is one solution