Math Problem Statement

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

Solution

Let's solve the equation step by step:

The equation is:

4(x5)=2(3(x+2))+24(x - 5) = 2(3 - (x + 2)) + 2

Step 1: Expand both sides.

Expand the left side:

4(x5)=4x204(x - 5) = 4x - 20

Now, expand the right side. First simplify inside the parentheses:

2(3(x+2))=2(3x2)=2(1x)=22x2(3 - (x + 2)) = 2(3 - x - 2) = 2(1 - x) = 2 - 2x

So the equation becomes:

4x20=22x+24x - 20 = 2 - 2x + 2

Simplify the constants on the right side:

4x20=42x4x - 20 = 4 - 2x

Step 2: Combine like terms.

Move all terms with xx to one side by adding 2x2x to both sides:

4x+2x20=44x + 2x - 20 = 4

Simplify:

6x20=46x - 20 = 4

Step 3: Solve for xx.

Add 20 to both sides:

6x=246x = 24

Divide by 6:

x=4x = 4

Thus, the solution is:

x=4x = 4


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Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. Solve 3(x7)=5(2(x+1))+63(x - 7) = 5(2 - (x + 1)) + 6.
  2. Solve 5x+2=3x+145x + 2 = 3x + 14.
  3. Solve 2(x+4)3=4(x1)2(x + 4) - 3 = 4(x - 1).
  4. Simplify and solve 7(2x3)=5(x+4)7(2x - 3) = 5(x + 4).
  5. What happens if you subtract 2x from both sides in 4x20=42x4x - 20 = 4 - 2x?

Tip: Always combine like terms and simplify the equation step by step to avoid errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Distributive Property

Formulas

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

Theorems

Basic principles of solving linear equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9