Question

(2x-97)=(x+4)
solve for x?

Answer 1

x = 101

Explanation:

• (2x-97)=(x+4) solve for x?

Let's immediately remove the brackets that are not needed (in this case) they are just additions and subtractions

2x - 97 = x + 4

2x - x = 4 + 97

x = 101

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check

2 * 101 - 97 = 101 + 4 (remember PEMDAS)

202 - 97 = 105

105 = 105

Answer 2

x = 101

Explanation:

Add 97 to both sides

2x - 97 + 97 = x + 4 +97

Simplify the expression

2x - 97 + 97 = x + 4 +97

2x = x + 4 + 97

2x = x + 101

Subtract x from both sides

2x = x + 101

2x - x = x + 101 -x

Simplify the expression

2x - x = x + 101 -x

1x = x + 101 -x

x = x + 101 -x

x = 101