Question

How do you solve `4( 2x - 11) - 6x = - 3`?

Answer 1

`x=41/2`

Explanation:

The first step is to distribute the bracket.

`8x-44-6x=-3`

simplify the left side of the equation.

`rArr2x-44=-3`

add 44 to both sides of the equation.

`2xcancel(-44)cancel(+44)=-3+44`

`rArr2x=41`

To solve for x, divide both sides by 2.

`(cancel(2) x)/cancel(2)=41/2`

`rArrx=41/2" is the solution"`