Carey solves the equation 4 (2 x minus 1) + 5 = 3 + 2 (x + 1) by applying the distributive property on both sides of the equation. The result is 8 x minus 4 + 5 = 3 + 2 x + 2. Carey then wants to combine like terms. Which are the terms Carey should combine?

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Rodney Sweeney

13 December, 01:12

Carey solves the equation 4 (2 x minus 1) + 5 = 3 + 2 (x + 1) by applying the distributive property on both sides of the equation. The result is 8 x minus 4 + 5 = 3 + 2 x + 2. Carey then wants to combine like terms. Which are the terms Carey should combine?

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Janet Ramsey · Answer 1

8x + 2x

Step-by-step explanation:

ok this is right don't go for the other one

Savion Mccullough · Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

4 (2x - 1) + 5 = 3 + 2 (x + 1)

8x - 4 + 5 = 3 + 2x + 2

Solving like terms

8x + 1 = 2x + 5

Bringing like terms on one side

8x - 2x = 5-1

6x = 4

For finding the value of x

X = 4/6 = 2/3