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Solve the equation below for x. 3x-(7-x)= 1/2(5x+4)
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Answer:

x = 6.

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

3x − (7−x) = 1/2 (5x+4)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

3x−(7−x)= 1/2 (5x+4) 3x+−1(7−x)= 1/2 (5x+4)(Distribute the Negative Sign)

3x+(−1)(7)+−1(−x)= 1/2 (5x+4) 3x+−7+x 1/2 (5x+4)

3x+−7+x=( 1/2 )(5x)+( 1/2 )(4)(Distribute)

Step 2: Subtract 5/2x from both sides.

4x−7−52x=52x+2−52x32 x−7=2

Step 3: Add 7 to both sides.

32x−7+7=2+732x=9

Step 4: Multiply both sides by 2/3.

(23)*(32x)=(23)*(9)

x=6

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