What is the value of x in the equation 3/ 2 ( 4 x − 2 ) − 3 x = 5 − ( x + 2 ) ? 3/2 is a fraction
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the equation: 3/2 (4x -2) -3x = 5 - (x+20)
Find the value of x
Solution:
Distribute 3/2 in its corresponding parenthesis, and add or subtract similar terms.
3/2 (4x -2) -3x = 5 - (x+20)
6x -3 - 3x = 5 - x + 20
3x -3 =-x + 25
Transpose similar terms on the other side of the equation. It must be taken to note that when transposing numbers, the sign changes.
3x+ x = 25 + 3
4x = 28
x = 7