Question

Solve -3( x - 1 ) + 8 ( x - 3 ) = 6x + 7 - 5x

Answer 1

x = 7
-3(x-1)+8(x-3)=6x+7-5x
(distribute)
-3x+3+8x-24=6x+7-5x
(combine like terms)
5x-21=x+7
(subtract)
4x-21=7
(add)
4x=28
(divide)
x=7

Answer 2

x=3

Explanation:

-3( x - 1 ) + 8 ( x - 3 ) = 6x + 7 - 5x

-3x+3+8x-24=6x+7-5x

5x-19=x+7

4x=12

x=3