Homework Help: algebra

Posted by Twanisha on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 8:36am.

Solve the equation and write down the property you use at each step to simplify the equation. Consider the equation: 4x + 11 = (5x + 34)/2. Be sure to show your work.. Thank You Jiskha..!! :)

algebra - Reiny, Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 9:24am
4x + 11 = (5x + 34)/2
multiply both sides by 2
4x + 11 = 5x + 34
4x - 5x = 34-11 , obvious steps
-x = 23
x = -23 , divided both sides by -1

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