When you multiply a number by 4 and then subtract 7, the result is the same as if you first subtract 7 from the same number and
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Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
Distribute parenthesis on both sides of the equation.
3x - 3 - 4x - 2 = 8x - 8 ← simplify left side
- x - 5 = 8x - 8 ( subtract 8x from both sides )
- 9x - 5 = - 8 ( add 5 to both sides )
- 9x = - 3 ( divide both sides by - 9 )
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