Question

What is the value of x in the equation 4(2x − 1) = 2x + 35?

Answer 1

x = 6.5 or 13/2

Explanation:

4(2x − 1) = 2x + 35

distribute the 4 to 2x - 1

8x - 4 = 2x + 35

subtract 2x

6x - 4 = 35

add 4

6x = 39

divide by 6

x = 6.5 or 13/2