Question

Given: 5(x + 2) - 3 = 4(x - 1)

Prove: x = -11

Statement Reason
5(x + 2) - 3 = 4(x - 1) given
5x + 10 - 3 = 4x - 4 [?]
5x + 7 = 4x - 4 addition
5x = 4x - 11 subtraction
x = -11 subtraction

Answer 1

Answer:-11 proved

Explanation:

5(x+2)-3=4(x-1)

Open brackets

5x+10-3=4x-4

Collect like terms

5x-4x=-4+3-10

x=-11