Question

Solve for x.
3(x + 2) + 4(x - 5) = 10

Answer 1

x=3.43

Explanation:

3(x-2)+4(x-5)=10

3x+6+4x-20=10

7x-14=10

7x=24

x=24/7

24/7=3.428571428571429(round to nearest hundredths)

x=3.43

Answer 2

Explanation:

3x+6+4x-20=10

7x-14=10

7x=24

x=24/7