Question

Solve the equation for ????. For each step, describe the operation and/or properties used to convert the equation.

5(2x - 4) - 11 = 4 + 3x

Answer 1

The solution is x = 5

Explanation:

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Let´s start writing the equation:

5(2x - 4) - 11 = 4 + 3x

Apply distributive property

10x - 20 - 11 = 4 + 3x

Add 31 to both sides of the equation

10x = 35 + 3x

Substract 3x from both sides

7x = 35

divide by 7 both sides of the equation

x = 5

The solution is x = 5

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