Question

what is the solution to this equation x + 4 (x+5) = 40

Answer 1

Answer:

x=4

Step-by-step explanation:

distribute the 4 in the () (it becomes 4x +20)

combine like terms

x+4x = 5x

move stuff over the = (as in subtract the 40 by the 20. then divide it by 5. and you get 4)