Turn it to improper fractions.
4 1/4 divided by 2/7
Divide them.
17/4 divided by 2/7
17 2 17 x 7
--- ÷ --- = --------- = 119/8 OR 14 7/8
4 7 4 x 2
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Distribute to take out the parentheses.
(x + 8) - (-3x - 5)
Combine like terms.
x + 8 + 3x + 5
Answer.
4x + 13