shanicalouois
shanicalouois shanicalouois
  • 01-12-2021
  • Mathematics
contestada

3x- 25 = 11x -5 + 2x



Please show working.

Respuesta :

loneguy
loneguy loneguy
  • 01-12-2021

[tex]3x-25 =11x -5 +2x \\\\\implies 3x -25 = 13x-5\\\\\implies 13x -3x = 5-25\\\\\implies 10x = -20\\\\\implies x = -2[/tex]

Answer Link
lena3056
lena3056 lena3056
  • 01-12-2021
Answer: x=-2.

Step by step:

3x-25=11x-5+2x

Combine like terms!

3x-25=(11x+2x)+(-5)

3x-25=13x+(-5)

3x-25=13x-5

Subtract 13x on both sides!

-10x-25=-5.


Add 25 to both sides.

-10x=20.

Divide both sides by -10.

x=-2.

Hope this helps!! :)
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What is 859 under a thousand as a mixed number?
Most geologic activity takes place at
Need help with 16 ,17 and 18 easy 6th grade math
What is the absolute value of -23
If the chair lift is 25 feet above the ground, will Jorge have 0, 1 or 2 chances to catch the camera
What does r equal in this problem 0.3r = 2.1
What causes prolonged menstrual bleeding?
During the depths of world war ii, graphic designer walter herdeg launched a bimonthly international graphic design magazine called __________. he published, ed
Which structural component is found in DNA but not in RNA?
A chemist currently has a solution of 30% hydrochloric acid and a solution of 15% hydrochloric acid. He mixes the two solutions together to create 24 ounces of