Solve the equation: 2(3x + 1) = 10 - 4x.
Solve the equation: 2( 3x+1)=10-4x?
6x+2 = 10-4x
6x + 4x = 10-2
10x = 8
10x/10 = 8/10
x=8/10
x =4/5
To solve this problem, we use ( BODMAS). We deal with what in the bracket first (B).
2(3x+1) = 6x+2 , then the whole problem now
6x + 2 = 10-4x
Now , we group like terms together i.e x goes together and consonants go together.
* When the signs i.e + or - are crossing the equal sign to either side respectively, mathematically, that sign changes.
6x + 4x = 10-2
10x=8
10x/10=8/10
x=4/5