Question

How do u this 3(2x-4)=5x+2

Answer 1

The answer is 14.The question is of the type

algebraic equation

. The question consists of

linear equation

as we have only one variable.

We have to make use of

BODMAS

i.e.

Brackets

Division

Multiplication

Addition

subtraction

Firstly, we have to solve brackets of

LHS

:

3 should be multiplied by 2x-4.

We get 3*2x - 3*4 = 6x - 12

Now LHS is 6x -12

Now let's equate

LHS = RHS

6x-12 = 5x+2 (

Transfer variables to LHS and constants to RHS)

6x-5x=2+12

1x=14

x=14

Therefore, the value of

x is 14.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

`3(2x-4)=5x+2` (We will remove the brackets: multiply everything in

the brackets by 3)

`6x-12=5x+2` (Next add 12 to both sides of the equation)

`6x=5x+14` (Now subtract
`5x` from both sides of the equation)

`x=14`

Just remember whatever you do to one side of the equation you must do to the other side as well. This keeps both sides equal.