Question

Solve for x:

b. 16 2x-1 = 8 x+2​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

16 (2x-1)=8x+2

8×2(2x-1)= 8x+2

8(4x-2) = 2(4x+1)

8(4x-2)÷2= 4x+1

4(2x-1) = 4x+1

8x-4=4x+1

8x-4x=1+4

4x=5

X= 5÷4

X=1.25