What value for x will make the equation true?

2 (x - 5) = 3 (x + 2) - 4 (x - 2).

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Craig Vang

Mathematics

4 September, 08:19

What value for x will make the equation true?

2 (x - 5) = 3 (x + 2) - 4 (x - 2).

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Leah Wells · Answer 1

x = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

2 (x-5) = 3 (x+2) - 4 (x-2)

Get rid of the parentheses by multiplying the outside numbers by the inside numbers

2x-10 = 3x+6 - 4x-8

Simplify terms

2x-10 = - x+14

Add x to both sides

3x-10 = 14

Add 10 to both sides

3x = 24

Divide both sides by 3

x = 8

What value for x will make the equation true?2 (x - 5) = 3 (x + 2) - 4 (x - 2).

What value for x will make the equation true?

2 (x - 5) = 3 (x + 2) - 4 (x - 2).