Question

7(x - 3) = 4(x + 5) Solve for x

Answer 1

x=13.6

Explanation:

First, let's distribute.

7x-21=4x+20

Second, let's subtract 4x from both sides.

3x-21=20

Next, let's add 21 to both sides.

3x=41

Lastly, let's divide 3 from both sides.

x=13.66666667

x=13.6