Question

BRAINLIEST 4( x + 2 ) - 3x = 7

Answer 1

Answer:  -1

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

4(x + 2) - 3x = 7

$\sf {use \ distributive \ method: \ a(b + c) = ab + ac$

4x + 8 - 3x = 7

<em />$\sf exchange \ sides$

4x - 3x = 7 - 8

<em />$\sf simplify$

x = -1

Check for answer:

4( x + 2 ) - 3x = 7

<u />$\sf insert \ x = -1$

4(-1 + 2) - 3(-1) = 7

4(1) + 3 = 7

7 = 7                       Hence verified