How do you solve #2( 3x + 1) - 5( x - 4) = - 21+ 5x?#

1 Answer
smendyka
Nov 1, 2016

#x = 43/4# or #x = 10.75#

Explanation:

Step 1) Expand the terms within the parenthesis
Step 2) Combine like terms
Step 3) Solve for #x# while keeping the equation balanced

#6x + 2 - 5x + 20 = -21 + 5x#

#x + 22 = -21 + 5x#

#x + 22 - x + 21 = -21 + 5x - x + 21#

#43 = 4x#

#x = 43/4#

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