Question

Consider the following equation. 4x + 2 = 8x - 5 Which equation and explanation could represent a step in finding the value of x? (4x) + 2 = * (8x) - 5 Use the multiplication property of equality to simplify the variable term on the left side of the equation. 4x + 2-5= 8x - 5 + 5 Use the addition property of equality to move the constants to one side of the equation. 11 / + 2 (4x + 2) = | (8x - 5) Use the multiplication property of equality to simplify the variable terms on both sides of the equation. O 4x + 2 - 4x = 8x - 5 - 4x Use the addition property of equality to move the variables to one side of the equation.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given the expression 4x+2 = 8X-5. To find the value of x, we need to follow the steps;

Sep 1:

Add 5 to both using addition property to move 5 to both sides

4x+2+5= 8x-5+5

4x+7 = 8x

Step 2:

Collect like terms

4x-8x = -7

-4x = -7

Step3:

Divide both sides by -4

-4x-4 = -7/-4

x = 7/4