Question

Find the value of x if 3(x - 1) = 4(x - 5).

Answer 1

Answer:

3 ( x - 1 ) = 4 ( x - 5 )

= 3x - 1 = 4x - 5

Transposing both sides

= - 1 + 5 = 4x - 3x

- 4 = x

x = - 4