newhouse2006 newhouse2006
  • 03-07-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

Solve 5(x - 4) = 2(x + 5)for x

Respuesta :

hd41186
hd41186 hd41186
  • 03-07-2020

5x-20 = 2x+10

3x-20= 10

3x= 30

x=10

Answer Link
Space
Space Space
  • 03-07-2020

Answer:

x = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Distribute parenthesis

5x - 20 = 2x + 10

Step 2: Add 20 to both sides

5x = 2x + 30

Step 3: Subtract 2x from both sides

3x = 30

Step 4: Divide by 3

x = 10

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Veronica is buying the following items from the grocery store
(?,5) is on the line LaTeX: 4x-7y=14 x − 7 y = 1. Find the other half of the coordinate.
A restaurant chain hires two new restaurant managers. One manager is a woman, and one is a man. Both candidates are equally qualified for their positions. The r
During an ice hockey game, Claude silently skates up to Gordie from behind and hits him over the head with his stick. Claude is promptly thrown out of the game
write the numbers in the correct order from least to greatest -4, 2 1/5, -2 3/4, 1/10
helphelphelphelphelp​
I need help on these ASAP !!!
According to Islamic faith , why is Muhammad known as the prophet
What's the 25th amendment​
Two skaters are racing towards the finish line of the race.the first Skater has a 40 meter lead and is traveling at a rate of 12 meter.the second skater is tra