Question

Solve for x. 4(2-x)+13=2x+3

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

4(2-x)+13=2x+3

distribute the 4.

8 - 4x + 13 = 2x + 3

combine like terms.

21 - 4x = 2x + 3

18 = 6x

divide by 6.

x = 3

check.

4(2 - 3) + 13 = 2(3) + 3

4(-1) + 13 = 6 + 3

-4 + 13 = 9

9 = 9

correct!