5+2(x-1)
what does x equal and what are the steps to find it ???
PLZ HELP !!!!!!!
5+2(x-1) = 0
5+2x-2 = 0
5+2x = 2
2x = -3
x = -3/2 (which is -1.5)
actually, the result of this equation is 12, not 0
5+2(x-1) = 12
5+2x-2 = 12
5+2x = 14
2x = 9
x = 9/2 (which is 4.5)
And please type the whole equation next time. We do not have ESP.
To find the value of x in the expression 5 + 2(x-1), you can solve algebraically by following these steps:
1. Distribute the 2 to the terms inside the parentheses:
5 + 2x - 2(1)
2. Simplify the expression inside the parentheses:
5 + 2x - 2
3. Combine like terms:
(5 - 2) + 2x
4. Simplify further:
3 + 2x
Now, to solve for x, you want to isolate the x-term. In this case, the x-term is 2x:
5. Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation:
3 + 2x - 3 = 0 - 3
2x = -3
6. Divide both sides of the equation by 2 to solve for x:
2x/2 = -3/2
x = -3/2
Therefore, the value of x in the expression 5 + 2(x-1) is -3/2.