Question

Solve for x: 3(x-5)+4x-2=4​

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

3(x−5)+4x−2=4

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

3(x−5)+4x−2=4

(3)(x)+(3)(−5)+4x+−2=4(Distribute)

3x+−15+4x+−2=4

(3x+4x)+(−15+−2)=4(Combine Like Terms)

7x+−17=4

7x−17=4

Step 2: Add 17 to both sides.

7x−17+17=4+17

7x=21

Step 3: Divide both sides by 7.

7x

7

=

21

7

x=3

Answer 2

3x-15+4x-2=4
7x-17=4
7x=-13
x=-1.86