Question

Solve the equation 3(x-1)=8
5x-(3x-1)=x-4

Answer 1

1)

3(x-1)=8

3x-3=8

3x=8+3

3x=11

x=11/3

2)

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

5x-3x+1=x-4

2x+1=x-4

2x-x=-4-1

x=-5