What the answer to this math problem 6x-8=4(x+2)-7 ?

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Cms · Answer 1 · 2021-04-13T01:37:33+0000

Answer:

x = 9/2

Explanation:

6x - 8 = 4(x + 2) - 7

Distribute on the right side.

6x - 8 = 4x + 8 - 7

Combine like terms on the right side.

6x - 8 = 4x + 1

Add 8 to both sides. Subtract 4x from both sides.

2x = 9

Divide both sides by 2.

x = 9/2