Question

solve the equation 2(x+1) (x-4) + 7 = (2x+1) (x-2)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x+1)(x-4) + 7 = (2x+1)(x-2)

2(x^2 -4x +x -4) + 7 = 2x^2 -4x +x -2

2x^2 -6x -8 + 7 = 2x^2 -3x -2

2x^2 -6x -1 = 2x^2 -3x -2

-3x = -1

x = 1/3