Math Problem Statement

Solve the equations: (a) 4x + 1 = 2x + 7, (b) 5x + 4 = 3x + 16, (c) 2x + 8 = x + 12, (d) 7x + 1 = 2x + 46

Solution

Let's solve the equations one by one from the image:

(a) 4x+1=2x+74x + 1 = 2x + 7

  1. Subtract 2x2x from both sides: 4x2x+1=74x - 2x + 1 = 7 2x+1=72x + 1 = 7
  2. Subtract 1 from both sides: 2x=62x = 6
  3. Divide by 2: x=3x = 3

(b) 5x+4=3x+165x + 4 = 3x + 16

  1. Subtract 3x3x from both sides: 5x3x+4=165x - 3x + 4 = 16 2x+4=162x + 4 = 16
  2. Subtract 4 from both sides: 2x=122x = 12
  3. Divide by 2: x=6x = 6

(c) 2x+8=x+122x + 8 = x + 12

  1. Subtract xx from both sides: 2xx+8=122x - x + 8 = 12 x+8=12x + 8 = 12
  2. Subtract 8 from both sides: x=4x = 4

(d) 7x+1=2x+467x + 1 = 2x + 46

  1. Subtract 2x2x from both sides: 7x2x+1=467x - 2x + 1 = 46 5x+1=465x + 1 = 46
  2. Subtract 1 from both sides: 5x=455x = 45
  3. Divide by 5: x=9x = 9

Solutions:

  • (a) x=3x = 3
  • (b) x=6x = 6
  • (c) x=4x = 4
  • (d) x=9x = 9

Would you like further explanation on any of these steps or more details on solving linear equations?

Here are five questions for further practice:

  1. What is the solution to 6x+2=3x+146x + 2 = 3x + 14?
  2. Solve 4x+9=5x+54x + 9 = 5x + 5.
  3. What is xx if 8x3=5x+108x - 3 = 5x + 10?
  4. Solve 9x+6=7x+169x + 6 = 7x + 16.
  5. What happens if you multiply both sides of 2x+1=3x52x + 1 = 3x - 5 by 2 before solving?

Tip: When solving linear equations, always move the variables to one side and constants to the other to simplify the equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Algebra

Formulas

Basic linear equation solving: ax + b = cx + d

Theorems

Equality property of equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8