Question

(x+4)(x-2)=(x-3)(x+1), then x =?

Answer 1

Answer:

$(x+4)(x-2)=(x-3)(x+1)$

${x}^{2} - 2x + 4x - 8 = {x}^{2} + x - 3x - 3 \\ {x }^{2} + 2x - 8 = {x}^{2} - 2x - 3 \\ 4x = - 3 + 8 \\ 4x = 5 \\ x = \frac{5}{4}$