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

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Answer:

x = 41/3 or 43 over 3

Explanation:

7x -21= 4(x+5)

7x -4x-21=20

3x=20+21

x= 41/3 or 43 over 3

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Answer:

x = 13.67

Explanation:

7(x-3) = 4(x+5) or, 7x - 21 = 4x + 20 or, 7x - 4x = 20+21 or, 3x = 41 or, x = 41/3 or, x = 13.67

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