How do you evaluate x2+2x for the value of x satisfying 5(x3)+13=4x3(2x)?

1 Answer
Aug 27, 2017

If x=2

Then x2+2x=8

Explanation:

There are two stages in this question.

Firstly solve the given equation to find a value for x which is the solution.

Then substitute that value into the expression to find its value.

5(x3)+13=4x3(2x)

5x15+13=4x6+3x simplify each side

5x2=7x6

2+6=7x5x

4=2x

x=2

x2+2x becomes:

22+2(2)

=4+4

=8