Question

HELP!!! 2(4x+3)=x+1 It's geometry!

Answer 1

`x=-(5)/(7)`

Explanation:

`2(4x+3)=x+1`

`8x+6=x+1`

`8x-x=1-6`

`7x=-5`

`x=(-5)/(7)`

Answer 2

x = -5/7

Explanation:

2(4x+3)=x+1

Distribute

8x +6 = x+1

Subtract x from each side

8x+6-x = x+1-x

7x+6 = 1

Subtract 6 from each side

7x+6-6 = 1-6

7x =-5

Divide each side by 7

7x/7 = -5/7

x = -5/7