Precalculus (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-907-0

Chapter 5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Chapter Review - Cumulative Review - Page 348: 4

Answer

$x=-26$

Work Step by Step

Distribute $3$ on th eleft side and $4$ on the right side of the equation to obtain: $3(x-2)=4(x+5)\\ 3x-6=4x+20$ Subtract $20$ from each side: $3x-6-20=4x+20-20\\ 3x-26=4x$ Subtract $3x$ from each side: $3x-26-3x=4x-3x\\ -26=x$
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