Question

10. 4(x - 1) - 5 = 3x + 7
how do i Distribute

Answer 1

x=16

Explanation:

The Distributive property says a(b+c) = ab+ac

1) You have 4(x-1)... This can be simplified to 4x-4

4x-4-5=3x+7

2) Combine alike terms:

4x-9=3x+7

3) add a 9 to both sides:

4x=3x+16

4) subtract a 3x from both sides:

x=16