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Let's start by solving this equation:
4(x + 4) = 7x - 5
Please answer quick

User Dlink
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Answer: x=7

Step-by-step explanation: 4(7+4)=44. 7(7)-5=44.

User Jennie Ji
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Answer:

x=7

Explanation:

4(x + 4) = 7x - 5

Distribute

4x+16 = 7x-5

Subtract 4x from each side

4x+16 -4x = 7x-5-4x

16 = 3x -5

Add 5 to each side

16+5 = 3x-5+5

21 = 3x

Divide by 3

21/3 = 3x/3

7 =x

User Filmnut
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