Question

3x + 4 = 5 (x-2)
Solve the following equation

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

3x+4=5x-10

3x-5x=4-10

-2x=-6

the minus signs cancels

x=3/1or 3

Answer 2

Answer:

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

$3x + 4 = 5x - 10$

$5x - 3x = 10 + 4$

$2x = 14$

$x = \frac{14}{2}$

$x = 7$