Step-by-step explanation:
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1.5(x + 4) - 3 = 3.5(x - 2)
We need to use the distributive property to simplify this.
1.5x + 6 - 3 = 3.5x - 7
<em><u>Subtract 1.5x from both sides</u></em>
6 - 3 = 2x - 7
<em><u>Simplify left side</u></em>
3 = 2x - 7
<em><u>Add 7 to both sides</u></em>
10 = 2x
<em><u>Divide both sides by 2</u></em>
x = 5
