Question

Solve for x:
53x+2 = 25 × 5(4x – 1)

Answer 1

Answer:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

53x+2=(25)(5)(4x−1)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

53x+2=(25)(5)(4x−1)

53x+2=((25)(5))(4x)+((25)(5))(−1)(Distribute)

53x+2=500x+−125

53x+2=500x−125

Step 2: Subtract 500x from both sides.

53x+2−500x=500x−125−500x

−447x+2=−125

Step 3: Subtract 2 from both sides.

−447x+2−2=−125−2

−447x=−127

Step 4: Divide both sides by -447.

−447x/−447=−127/−447

x=127/447