Jacky R.

asked • 08/21/12

spimlify 4x-(2-3x)-5

Simplify i do not understand this and i need help

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4x-(2-3x)-5. Open the bracket. 4x-2(-*-3x)-5= 4x-2+3x-5. Collect like terms. 4x+3x-2-5=0 7x-7 =0 7x =7 Divide both side by 7 the coefficient of x 7x/7=7/7 X=1
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12/01/23

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4x-(2-3x)-5. Open the bracket. 4x-2(-*-3x)-5= 4x-2+3x-5. Collect like terms. 4x+3x-2-5=0 7x-7 =0 7x =7 Divide both side by 7 the coefficient of x 7x/7=7/7 X=1
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12/01/23

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4x-(2-3x)-5 First you should distribute the minus. Note that -3x will become positive because the minus swaps the sign on the term. 4x-2+3x-5 Then combine like terms. 7x-7 Done.
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