Solve for x. 8(x + 1) - 3(x + 4) = 7(2 - x) A x=-12 B X=-11 C x=14 D x=13

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Solve for x.

8(x + 1) - 3(x + 4) = 7(2 - x)
A x=-12
B X=-11
C x=14
D x=13

by Stu

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Answer:

x = 1.5

Explanation:

8x + 8 - 3x - 12 = 14 - 7x

5x - 4 = 14 - 7x

-4 = 14 - 12x

-18 = -12x

x = 18/12 or 3/2

Sachin Kalia answered Jul 3, 2022

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