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How do I solve for x in this equation: 8(x-3)+7=2x(4-7)
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How do I solve for x in this equation: 8(x-3)+7=2x(4-7)

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Answer:

x = 17/14 = 1 3/14

Explanation:

You want the value of x in 8(x-3)+7=2x(4-7).

Solution

It often works well to simplify the equation first.

8x -24 +7 = 2x(-3) . . . . . use the distributive property

14x -17 = 0 . . . . . . . . add 6x

x -17/14 = 0 . . . . . . divide by 14

x = 17/14 = 1 3/14

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