Hi there I'm in the process of learning algebra and I came across an equation that I'm having some difficulties solving, and it is as follows;
5(x*2)+x = 3(x*2)+x + 2(x-1)+16
My question is; is it possible to multiply a variable and a number inside a parentheses like in the equation above, or are you only allowed to add and subtract?
If it is possible to solve the equation, which I strongly suspect is the case (I just don't know how), could someone please show me how it is done?
Regards
Pete
5(x*2)+x = 3(x*2)+x + 2(x-1)+16
My question is; is it possible to multiply a variable and a number inside a parentheses like in the equation above, or are you only allowed to add and subtract?
If it is possible to solve the equation, which I strongly suspect is the case (I just don't know how), could someone please show me how it is done?
Regards
Pete