Math Problem Statement

Solve the equation to find x: 3(4x - 7) = 10(x + 5)

Solution

Let's solve the given equation step by step.

The equation is:

3(4x7)=10(x+5)3(4x - 7) = 10(x + 5)

Step 1: Distribute the constants on both sides.

On the left side, distribute 33 across 4x74x - 7:

3×4x3×7=12x213 \times 4x - 3 \times 7 = 12x - 21

On the right side, distribute 1010 across x+5x + 5:

10×x+10×5=10x+5010 \times x + 10 \times 5 = 10x + 50

Now, the equation is:

12x21=10x+5012x - 21 = 10x + 50

Step 2: Move the xx terms to one side.

Subtract 10x10x from both sides:

12x10x21=5012x - 10x - 21 = 50

Simplifying:

2x21=502x - 21 = 50

Step 3: Move the constant terms to the other side.

Add 2121 to both sides:

2x=50+212x = 50 + 21

Simplifying:

2x=712x = 71

Step 4: Solve for xx.

Divide both sides by 22:

x=712x = \frac{71}{2}

So, the solution is:

x=35.5x = 35.5

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Tip:

Always double-check your distribution and combining like terms to avoid simple mistakes when solving equations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations

Formulas

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

Theorems

Basic algebraic principles such as the distributive property and solving linear equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8