Question

If h(x) = 7x + 5 and g(x) = 4x + 26, find x when h(x) = g(x)

Answer 1

Given:

h(x) = 7x + 5

g(x) = 4x + 26

At h(x) = g(x), we get:

h(x) = g(x)

7x + 5 = 4x + 26

7x - 4x = 26 - 5

3x = 21

3x/3 = 21/3

x = 7

Therefore, x = 7