Question

3(x-4) = 2(-2x+1) help please

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation:

Given:

`\sf 3(x-4) = 2(-2x+1)`

Distribute the 3 on the left side and 2 on the right side:

`\sf 3x -12 =-4x+2`

Add 4x on both sides:

`\sf 3x -12 +4x =-4x+2+4x`

Simplify like terms:

`\sf 7x -12 =2`

Add 12 on both sides:

`\sf 7x -12+12 =2+12`

`\sf 7x =14`

Divide both sides by 7:

`\sf (7x)/(7) = (14)/(7)`

Therefore,

`\sf x = 2`

Answer 2

x = 2

Explanation:

3(x-4) = 2(-2x+1)

3x - 12 = -4x + 2

7x - 12 = 2

7x = 14

x = 2