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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$4x-3=5x+1$$

Solve for x

$x=-4$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $5x$ from both sides.

$$4x-3-5x=1$$

Combine $4x$ and $-5x$ to get $-x$.

$$-x-3=1$$

Add $3$ to both sides.

$$-x=1+3$$

Add $1$ and $3$ to get $4$.

$$-x=4$$

Multiply both sides by $-1$.

$$x=-4$$