what would 4(x-5) + 3 = 3x + 5 be?

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2006-12-04 11:52:33 · 4 answers · asked by Jessie W 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

4(x-5) + 3 = 3x + 5
4x-20 + 3 = 3x + 5
4x - 17 = 3x + 5
-3x = -3x
x - 17 = 5
+ 17 = + 17
x = 22

2006-12-04 11:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by caring_funlovingteacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

4x-20+3= 3x+5
4x -17= 3x +5
+17 +17
4 x= 3x + 22
-3x -3x
x=22

2006-12-04 21:01:47 · answer #2 · answered by ampmxxvii 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2006-12-04 19:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by sdog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

multiply out...
4x-20+3=3x +5
add like numbers
4x-17=3x+5
isolate "x"
x=22

2006-12-04 19:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by Tara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋