First, distribute the 2 on the left side of the equation:
22x + 22 = 5 - 4x4x + 4 = 5 - 4x
Combine like terms:
4x + 4x + 4 = 58x + 4 = 5
Subtract 4 from both sides:
8x = 1
Divide by 8:
x = 1/8
So the solution is x = 1/8.
First, distribute the 2 on the left side of the equation:
22x + 22 = 5 - 4x
4x + 4 = 5 - 4x
Combine like terms:
4x + 4x + 4 = 5
8x + 4 = 5
Subtract 4 from both sides:
8x = 1
Divide by 8:
x = 1/8
So the solution is x = 1/8.