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It 1 HW 1.4 Equations Help me solve this | 6 parts remaining Question 11, 1.4.23 Solve and check the linear equation. 1 5 (10x + 40) - 6=(12x - 21 3(12x-21)

How do I simplify the algebraic expression on the left side of the equation

1/5 (10x + 40 ) -6= - 1/3 ( 12x-21)
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Answer: The value of x after simplifying the algebraic expression is 21/6

Explanation of the answer above :

Firstly start by multiplying 1/5 on the left and -1/3 on the right. In simpler words, open the brackets.

10x/5 - 40/5 -6 = -12x/3 +21/3

Secondly, start solving the equation which will be as follows

2x-8-6 = -4x+7

Thirdly, add -8 and -6. The answer after this will be as the following.

2x -14 = -4x +7

Lastly, bring all the variables to one side

2x+ 4x = 14+ 7

6x =21

x = 21/6.

Hence the value of x is 21/6

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