Question

Given that 2(-x + 4)=3 prove that x=5/2

Answer 1

x = 5/2

Explanation:

So firstly, you want to distribute. It'll make your life much easier.

-2x + 8 = 3

-2x = -5 (subtracting 8 from both sides)

x = 5/2 (dividing both sides by -2 to obtain x)

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