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What is the value of x for the given equation?
4 – 2(x + 7) = 3(x + 5)
x =____.

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Answer: x = -5

Explanation:

4−2(x+7)=3(x+5)4-2(x+7)=3(x+5)Simplify 4−2(x+7)4-2(x+7).Tap for more steps...−2x−10=3(x+5)-2x-10=3(x+5)Simplify 3(x+5)3(x+5).Tap for more steps...−2x−10=3x+15-2x-10=3x+15Move all terms containing xx to the left side of the equation.Tap for more steps...−5x−10=15-5x-10=15Move all terms not containing xx to the right side of the equation.Tap for more steps...−5x=25-5x=25Divide each term in −5x=25-5x=25 by −5-5 and simplify.Tap for more steps...x = −5

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