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20 June, 22:38

Which is a reasonable first step that can be used to solve the equation 4 x + 3 (x + 2) = 5 (2 x minus 3) ?

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  1. 20 June, 23:07
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    The 3 steps you can use are as highlighted below, and the value of x is 7

    Step-by-step explanation:

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

    Step 1: We expand first by opening the brackets

    4x + 3*x + 3*2 = 5*2x - 5*3

    4x + 3x + 6 = 10x - 15

    Step 2: we collect like terms on either side

    4x + 3x - 10x = - 15 - 6

    -3x = - 21

    Step 3: Divide both sides by - 3

    x = - 21/-3

    x = 7
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