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Solve the equation.

Give your simplified answer as an improper fraction.
-4(3 + x) + 5 = 4(x + 3)

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Answer:

x =
(5)/(8)

Explanation:

Given

- 4(3 + x) + 5 = 4(x + 3) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

- 12 - 4x + 5 = 4x + 12 , that is

17 - 4x = 4x + 12 ( subtract 4x from both sides )

17 - 8x = 12 ( subtract 17 from both sides )

- 8x = - 5 ( divide both sides by - 8 )

x =
(-5)/(-8) =
(5)/(8)

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