Question

Consider this equation: -2x - 4 + 5x = 8 Generate a plan to solve for the cariable. Describe the steps that will be used.

Answer 1

We are given the function –2x – 4 + 5x = 8 and is asked in the problem to solve for the variable x in the function. In this case, we can first group the like terms and put them in their corresponding sides:

-2x + 5x =8+4
Then, do the necessary operations.

3x = 12
x = 4.
The variable x has a value of 4.