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2 November, 22:37

What is x

2x - (x - 4) = 5

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  1. 2 November, 22:45
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    2x - x + 4 = 5

    so, x = 1
  2. 2 November, 22:57
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    distributive property

    a (b+c) = ab+ac

    so

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

    now we has

    2x-x+4=5

    2x-1x+4=5

    1x+4=5

    minus 4 both sides

    x+4-4=5-4

    x+0=1

    x=1
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