what is the next step to solving this equation (x+2=2(x+1) - 4
Mathematics · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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Given the equation:
x+2=2(x+1) - 4
Determine the next step in solving the equation:
Solution:
The next step in solving the equation is to distribute the value of 2 to the values inside the parenthesis.
x+2=2(x+1) - 4
x + 2 = 2x + 2 -4
Combine like terms.
x + 2 = 2x - 2
transpose -2 and x on the other side of the equation, hence we must take note that when transposing a number, the sign changes.
2x - x = 2 + 2
x = 4
Final answer:
x = 4