Question

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

Answer 1

`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`