Question

Solve for x. 7(x-3)+3(4-x)=-8

Answer 1

x=1/4

Explanation:

1.distribute the 7 and 3 into parentheses

2. combine like terms

3. add 9 on both sides

4. divide both sides by 4

x=1/4

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Answer 2

x =
`(1)/(4)`

Explanation:

7(x-3)+3(4-x)= -8

Expand 7(x-3) and 3(4-x)

i.e. 7x-21+12-3x= -8

4x-9=-8

Collect like terms

4x= -8+9

4x= 1

x =
`(1)/(4)`

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