Question

U2 L5 Modeling Equations With Variables On Both Sides 1) Solve 5x−4 = 3x +8. a. Model. b. Perform the step to have variables (circles) on only one side. c. Write the resulting step. d. Perform the step to have the variables (circles) alone on one side. e. Write the resulting step. f. Divide the variables (circles) and numbers (squares) into equal groups. g. Show the value of one group. 2) Solve −4x +7 = −7x−8. a. Model. b. Perform the step to have variables (circles) on only one side. c. Write the resulting step. d. Perform the step to have the variables (circles) alone on one side. e. Write the resulting step. f. Divide the variables (circles) and numbers (squares) into equal groups. g. Show the value of one group.

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 6

x = -5

Step-by-step explanation:

Solving (1)

5x - 4 = 3x + 8

Bring variables to one side

5x - 3x = 8 + 4

The result is

2x = 12

Solve for x

½ * 2x = ½ * 12

x = 6

Solving (2)

-4x + 7 = -7x - 8

Bring variables to one side

7x - 4x = -7 - 8

The result is

3x = -15

Solve for x

⅓ * 3x = -15 * ⅓

x = -5