Math Problem Statement

if 5(x-2)-3x=2(x-5) what is the value of x

Solution

To solve the equation 5(x2)3x=2(x5)5(x - 2) - 3x = 2(x - 5), follow these steps:

  1. Distribute the constants on both sides of the equation:

5(x2)3x=2(x5)5(x - 2) - 3x = 2(x - 5)

This becomes:

5x103x=2x105x - 10 - 3x = 2x - 10

  1. Combine like terms on both sides:

(5x3x)10=2x10(5x - 3x) - 10 = 2x - 10

Simplifying, we get:

2x10=2x102x - 10 = 2x - 10

  1. At this point, we notice that the equation 2x10=2x102x - 10 = 2x - 10 is an identity, meaning it is true for all values of xx. This indicates that there is no single solution; instead, every value of xx satisfies the equation.

So, the equation has infinitely many solutions.

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Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. Solve for xx: 3(x4)2x=5(x6)3(x - 4) - 2x = 5(x - 6).
  2. If 7(x1)4x=3(x3)7(x - 1) - 4x = 3(x - 3), what is the value of xx?
  3. Solve the equation: 4(x2)3x=5(x5)4(x - 2) - 3x = 5(x - 5).
  4. What is xx if 6(x3)2x=4(x7)6(x - 3) - 2x = 4(x - 7)?
  5. If 8(x4)5x=6(x8)8(x - 4) - 5x = 6(x - 8), find xx.
  6. Solve for xx: 9(x5)3x=7(x9)9(x - 5) - 3x = 7(x - 9).
  7. If 10(x6)4x=8(x10)10(x - 6) - 4x = 8(x - 10), what is xx?
  8. Solve the equation: 11(x7)5x=9(x11)11(x - 7) - 5x = 9(x - 11).

Tip: Always check if the equation simplifies to an identity, as this can indicate that the equation is true for all values of xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Equations
Distributive Property
Combining Like Terms

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9