College Algebra (11th Edition)

by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby John; Schneider, David I.; Daniels, Callie

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321671791

ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Linear Equations - 1.1 Exercises - Page 85: 57

Answer

$x=(m+4)/(2m+5)$

Work Step by Step

Foil the right side of the equation. $3x=2xm+8x-m-4$ Separate the x values on one side of the equation. Then factor out the x. $m+4=x(2m+5)$ $x=(m+4)/(2m+5)$

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