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Could any of you help me with this maths question?
2x+3=X-4
I don't know if this is factorising or not
no, its not factorising.
So the best way to solve this is to re-arrange the equation to put the x's on one side and the numbers on the other
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fatiana
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ok so what you do is
2x+3 = X-4

move the unknowns to one side, and the numbers to the other side, that way all the liketerms will be together, and it would be easier to solve

2x-x = -4-3
and then you work it out
x = -7
and thats your answer :smile:

have a good day :tongue:
Original post by animeamanda1412
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Original post by Kavin123
Could any of you help me with this maths question?
2x+3=X-4
I don't know if this is factorising or not
Original post by Toasticide
no, its not factorising.
So the best way to solve this is to re-arrange the equation to put the x's on one side and the numbers on the other
:ditto:

I hope to see you more on CTAM
Original post by animeamanda1412
ok so what you do is
2x+3 = X-4

move the unknowns to one side, and the numbers to the other side, that way all the liketerms will be together, and it would be easier to solve

2x-x = -4-3
and then you work it out
x = -7
and thats your answer :smile:

have a good day :tongue:


Thank you soo much for the help! Does the +3 turn into a -3 because they have swapped sides?
Original post by Toasticide
no, its not factorising.
So the best way to solve this is to re-arrange the equation to put the x's on one side and the numbers on the other

Ah ok thanks a lot!
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fatiana
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Original post by Kavin123
Thank you soo much for the help! Does the +3 turn into a -3 because they have swapped sides?


anytime bro!!
and yh, as soon as it goes past the = , the sign always changes

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