Math Problem Statement

10 + 10(x + 3) = -x - 10(-x + 1)

Solution

The equation in the image is:

10+10(x+3)=x10(x+1)10 + 10(x + 3) = -x - 10(-x + 1)

Let's solve it step by step:

Step 1: Expand both sides.

Expand the terms with parentheses:

10+10(x+3)=10+10x+30=10x+4010 + 10(x + 3) = 10 + 10x + 30 = 10x + 40

On the right side:

x10(x+1)=x+10x10=9x10-x - 10(-x + 1) = -x + 10x - 10 = 9x - 10

So the equation becomes:

10x+40=9x1010x + 40 = 9x - 10

Step 2: Collect like terms.

Move all the terms involving xx to one side and constant terms to the other side:

10x9x=104010x - 9x = -10 - 40

Simplify:

x=50x = -50

Final solution:

The solution to the equation is:

x=50x = -50

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Tip: Always expand the terms inside parentheses first to avoid mistakes when simplifying an equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations

Formulas

Distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac

Theorems

Equality theorem for solving equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10