amberjhall amberjhall

22-01-2019
Mathematics

contestada

8 - 3 (x+4) = 2x (show all work)

Respuesta :

Ammimochi Ammimochi

22-01-2019

Expand

8 - 3x - 12 = 2x

Simplify 8 - 3x - 12 to -3x - 4

-3x - 4 = 2x

Add 3x to both sides

-4 = 2x + 3x

Simplify 2x + 3x to 5x

-4 = 5x

Divide both sides by 5

-4/5 = x

Switch sides

x = -4/5

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What is 33/100 in decimal form?

kevin is making a banner with an area of 7 square feet. the width and length of the banner are whole numbers. what are its possible dimensions

Four more than twice a number is 8

which is bigger 3.345 or 3.35

How did the population growth in the eventually rebellious colonies compare with englands?

what is the volcano that is currently inactive but may erupt in the future

A(5, 3), B(2, 1), and C(-2, 4) are the coordinates of a triangle's vertices. If the triangle is translated right 5 units, what are the coordinates of the image?

If x-1/3=k and k=3 what is the value of x?

Facts about The Aral Sea

There are 10 vehicles in a parking lot: 3 SUVs and 7 trucks. What is the probability that any 7 randomly chosen parking spots have 2 SUVs and 5 trucks OR 3 SUVs