x = 18 and x = -
Step-by-step explanation:
1
- 4 + = - 10 ( add 4 to both sides )
= - 6 ( multiply both sides by - 3 to clear the fraction )
x = 18
As a check
Substitute x = 18 into the left side of the equation and if equal to the right side then it is the solution.
- 4 + = - 4 - 6 = - 10 = right side
Thus x = 18 is the solution
2
- 2x + 3 = 4 ( change mixed numbers to improper fractions )
- 2x + = ( multiply through by 4 to clear the fractions )
- 8x + 14 = 19 ( subtract 14 from both sides )
- 8x = 5 ( divide both sides by - 8 )
x = -
As a check
- 2 × - + 3
= + 3
= 1 + 3
= 4 = right side
Thus x = - is the solution