Westonci.ca is the Q&A platform that connects you with experts who provide accurate and detailed answers. Connect with professionals ready to provide precise answers to your questions on our comprehensive Q&A platform. Explore comprehensive solutions to your questions from a wide range of professionals on our user-friendly platform.
Sagot :
[tex]5x+2=3x-20-1x\\5x+2=2x-20\ \ \ \ |subtract\ 2\ from\ both\ sides\\5x=2x-22\ \ \ \ |subtract\ 2x\ from\ both\ sides\\3x=-22\ \ \ \ |divide\ both\ sides\ by\ 3\\\\\boxed{x=-\frac{22}{3}}\Rightarrow\boxed{x=-7\frac{1}{3}}[/tex]
5x+2=3x-20-1x
add like terms
5x+2=(3-1)x-20
5x+2=2x-20
subtract 2x from both sdies
5x-2x+2=2x-2x-20
3x+2=0-20
subtract 2 from both sides
3x+2-2=-20-2
3x=-22
divide both sides by 3
x=-22/3 or -7 and 1/3
add like terms
5x+2=(3-1)x-20
5x+2=2x-20
subtract 2x from both sdies
5x-2x+2=2x-2x-20
3x+2=0-20
subtract 2 from both sides
3x+2-2=-20-2
3x=-22
divide both sides by 3
x=-22/3 or -7 and 1/3
Thanks for using our platform. We aim to provide accurate and up-to-date answers to all your queries. Come back soon. Thank you for choosing our platform. We're dedicated to providing the best answers for all your questions. Visit us again. Thank you for trusting Westonci.ca. Don't forget to revisit us for more accurate and insightful answers.