Question

3/4(8x-4)=7x+2 This is a linear equation please help!

Answer 1

distribute 3/4 into the parentheses, set the equation equal to each other. subtract 7 from both sides of the x’s equation and then solve.

Answer 2

Simplify the left hand side by multiplying the terms in the parenthesis by 3/4, i.e. divide them by 4 and multiply them by 3:

`(3)/(4)(8x-4)=7x+2 \iff 3(2x-1)=7x+2 \iff 6x-3 = 7x+2`

Subtract 6x from both sides:

`-3=x+2`

Subtract 2 to both sides:

`x=-5`