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Solve 4(2x - 1) - 3 = 9(x - 4). (1 point)

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Answer:


x = 29

Explanation:

First we will expand the equation using the rule


x(y - z) = xy - xz

Thus,


4(2x - 1) - 3 = 9(x - 4)

is equal to


8x - 4 - 3 = 9x - 36

Simplify:


8x - 7 = 9x - 36

Add 36 to both sides:


8x + 29 = 9x

Therefore,


x = 29

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