Question

PLEASE HELP ME ! Solve for x.

4x + 23
= 5
3
Simplify your answer as much as possible.
x =

Answer 1

x=-2

Explanation:

cross multiply

4x+23=15

4x=-8

x=-2

Answer 2

x = -2

Explanation:

(4x + 23)/3 = 5

4x + 23 = 5 × 3

4x + 23 = 15

4x = -8

x = -2