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Example

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

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

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$\frac { 3 x - 4 } { x + 2 } = 1$$

Solve for x

$x=3$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Variable $x$ cannot be equal to $-2$ since division by zero is not defined. Multiply both sides of the equation by $x+2$.

$$3x-4=x+2$$

Subtract $x$ from both sides.

$$3x-4-x=2$$

Combine $3x$ and $-x$ to get $2x$.

$$2x-4=2$$

Add $4$ to both sides.

$$2x=2+4$$

Add $2$ and $4$ to get $6$.

$$2x=6$$

Divide both sides by $2$.

$$x=\frac{6}{2}$$

Divide $6$ by $2$ to get $3$.

$$x=3$$