Question

Consider the equation a(4-x)=-3x+b. What values of a and b make the solution of the equation x= -5?

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let's simplify the equation.

• => a(4 - x) = -3x + b
• => 4x - ax = -3x + b
• => 4x + 3x - ax = b
• => 7x - ax = b
• => 7x - (12)x = 25 (Replacing a = 12; b = 25)
• => -5x = 25
• => x = -5

The 'a' value must be in the negatives, while the 'b' value must be in the positives. To make it equal, use the given clue 'x = -5'.

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