Question

What is 4x+3(2x-4)=x

Answer 1

x = 1.33

Explanation:

4x + 3(2x-4) = x

-4x -4x

3(2x-4) = -3x

Distribute 3 to (2x-4)

6x - 12 = -3x

-6x -6x

-12 = -9x

/-9 /-9

1.33 = x

Answer 2

x = 4/3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Distributive Property

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

4x + 3(2x - 4) = x

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Distributive Property] Distribute 3: 4x + 6x - 12 = x
2. [Addition] Combine like terms: 10x - 12 = x
3. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract x on both sides: 9x - 12 = 0
4. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 12 on both sides: 9x = 12
5. [Division Property of Equality] Divide 9 on both sides: x = 4/3