what does -2(x-3)=4x-3 equal?
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the numerical expression:
-2(x-3) =4x - 3
Find what is it equal to by solving the value of x.
Solution:
Distribute -2 in the values inside the parenthesis.
-2(x-3) =4x - 3
-2x + 6 = 4x -3
Transpose negative 2 on the other side of the equation, as well as -3 in order to combine similar terms. Note that when transposing a number, the sign changes.
4x + 2x =6+3
6x = 9
Divide 6 on both sides of the equation to get the value of x.
x = 9/6 or or 3/2 or 1.5