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Solve the equation 7x - 4 =4x -1

User Sassa NF
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Answer:

x= 1

Explanation:

7x-4x= -1+4

3x = 3

x= 1

User Benxamin
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Answer:

x = 1

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

7x - 4 = 4x - 1

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Subtract 4x on both sides: 3x - 4 = -1
  2. Add 4 to both sides: 3x = 3
  3. Divide 3 on both sides: x = 1
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