Whats does x equal for 6(2x-5) = (x + 4)

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Answer:34/11 or 3.09

Explanation:

6(2x-5)=(x+4)

MULTIPLY 2x-5 BY 6

$6(2x) - 6(5)= 12x-30\\12x-30=x+4$

COLLECT LIKE TERMS

12x-x = 4+30

$11x = 34\\$

DIVIDE BOTH SIDES BY 11

(11x)/(11) =(34)/(11)

THEREFORE x is

$x= 34/11\\ or \\ 3.09$

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