Question

.4x - 8 = 9 -.6x; 4x - 3 = 2x + 5

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate x terms

Subtract \(2x\) from both sides: \(4x - 2x - 3 = 2x - 2x + 5\) → \(2x - 3 = 5\)

Step2: Isolate constant term

Add 3 to both sides: \(2x - 3 + 3 = 5 + 3\) → \(2x = 8\)

Step3: Solve for x

Divide by 2: \(\frac{2x}{2} = \frac{8}{2}\) → \(x = 4\)

Answer:

\(x = 4\)