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liq
1 month ago
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Consider this equation: –2x – 4 + 5x = 8 Generate a plan to solve for the variable. Describe the steps that will be used.

Mathematics
2 answers:
lawyer [12.5K]1 month ago
8 0

Example approach: The objective is to isolate x. Begin by combining like terms. Then, add 4 to both sides to balance the equation using the addition property of equality. Next, divide both sides by 3 with the division property of equality. This yields x = 4. Finally, verify the solution by plugging 4 back into the original equation.

tester [12.3K]1 month ago
6 0

The equation given is –2x – 4 + 5x = 8, and the task is to find the value of x. To start, combine like terms and reorganize the equation:

-2x + 5x = 8 + 4
Next, simplify both sides:

3x = 12
Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x:
x = 4.
Therefore, the solution for x is 4.

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