Question

Find the value of x in the equation 3(2x-4)-5(x-2)=1

Answer 1

x=3

Explanation:

3(2x−4)−5(x−2)=1

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

3(2x−4)−5(x−2)=1

(3)(2x)+(3)(−4)+(−5)(x)+(−5)(−2)=1(Distribute)

6x+−12+−5x+10=1

(6x+−5x)+(−12+10)=1(Combine Like Terms)

x+−2=1

x−2=1

Step 2: Add 2 to both sides.

x−2+2=1+2

x=3