Question

Solve 7(x+4)+6(x-3)=8(x-3)-2(x+4)

Answer 1

-6

Explanation:

1) distribute: 7x+28+6x-18=8x-24-2x+8

2)combine like-terms: 13x+10=6x-32

3)move the variable to one side: 7x+10=-32

4)subtract 10 from both sides: 7x=-42

5) divide each side by 7: x=-6