Question

What is the value of x in the equation 4(2x + 1) = 27 + 3(2x − 5)?

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

Distribute 8x + 4 = 27 + 6x - 15

Combine your constants

8x + 4 = 12 + 6x

Combine like terms by using inverse operations.

2x + 4 = 12

2x = 8

Isolate your variable by using inverse operation

x = 4

Answer 2

x = 4

Explanation:

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