5x+4=3x−4
Move all terms containing x to the left side of the equation.
2x+4=−4
Move all terms not containing x to the right side of the equation.
2x=−8
Divide each term by 2 and simplify.
x=-4
Answer:
x = 12
Explanation:
1. Distribute:
5(x-4) = 5x - 20
2. Set equal to each other:
5x - 20 = 3x + 4
3. Simplify both sides:
-3x+20 = -3x+20
2x = 24
4. Solve:
2x/2 = 24/2
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