3 ( x + 1 ) = 2 ( x + 5 ) please help!
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the numerical expression:
3(x + 1) = 2 ( x + 5)
Solve the given expression.
Solution:
Distribute the numbers in their corresponding parenthesis.
3(x + 1) = 2 ( x + 5)
3x + 1 = 2x + 5
Transpose 2x and 1 on their opposite sides in order to combine like terms. Remember that when transposing a number, the sign changes.
3x - 2x = 5 - 1
x = 4