Question

2x + (3x - 4) = x
find the value of x​

Answer 1

Answer:

Eliminate redundant parentheses

2+(3−4)=

2x+(3x-4)=x2x+(3x−4)=x

2+3−4=

Combine like terms

2+3−4=

{\color{#c92786}{2x}}+{\color{#c92786}{3x}}-4=x2x+3x−4=x

5−4=

Add 4 to both sides of the equation

5−4=

5x-4=x5x−4=x

5−4+4=+4

Solution

=1