Question

Complete the next step in solving this equation.

4(5 - x) + 6 = 9 - 3(x + 2)

20 - 4x + 6 = 9 - 3x - 6

-4x + 26 = -3x + 3

Answer 1

x =23

Explanation:

After adding 3 to both sides of the equation, you get ; -4x + 3x + 26= 3 .Then subtract 26 on both sides of the equation, to get; -x (I.e from subtracting -4x + 3x) =3-26

-x = 3-26

-x = -23

After dividing both sides by -1, you get;

x=23