Question

Solve each equation.

32x – 1 = 16x + 4
answers :
a)24
b)21
c)-21
d)11

Answer 1

`(5)/(16)`

Explanation:

32x – 1 = 16x + 4

-16x -16x

16x - 1 = 4

+1 +1

16x = 5

x =
`(5)/(16)`

Answer 2

3.2

Explanation:

32x-1=16x+4

+1 . +1

32x=16x+5

-16x -16x

16x=5/5

3.2=x