Question

How many solutions are there to the equation below?

4(x – 5) = 3x + 7

Answer 1

one solution

Explanation:

4(x - 5) = 3x + 7

4x - 20 = 3x + 7

4x - 3x = 7 + 20

x = 27

Answer 2

1 solution

Explanation:

x = 27

distribution of 4 into x and -5

4x-20 = 3x +7

-3x+20=-3x+20

x = 27