Question

Solve 3(x+2) - 4 = 2(x-1) +5

Answer 1

x=1

Explanation:

3(x+2) - 4 = 2(x-1) +5

Distribute

3x +6 -4 = 2x -2 +5

Combine like terms

3x +2 = 2x +3

Subtract 2x from each side

3x-2x +2 = 2x-2x+3

x+2 =3

Subtract 2 from each side

x+2-2 = 3-2

x=1