How do you solve #4(x-5)+2=x+3 #?

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Answer 1 · 2015-11-25T15:12:05

#x=7#

Distribute the #4#.

#4x-20+2=x+3#

Combine like terms on the left.

#4x-18=x+3#

Add #18# to both sides.

#4x=x+21#

Subtract #x# from both sides.

#3x=21#

Divide both sides by #3#.

#x=7#

Just remember that you're trying to get #x# by itself and that whatever you do to one side of an equation must be done to the other side as well.