Question

Solve for x. Show all work. (10 points) 4(2x + 1) - 3= -3(x – 4

Answer 1

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

We need to distribute both sides

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

8x + 4 - 3 = -3x + 12

8x + 1 = -3x + 12

Now subtract 1 from both sides

8x + 1 - 1 = -3x + 12 - 1

8x = -3x + 11

Add 3x to both sides

8x + 3x = -3x + 11 - 3x

11x = 11

x = 11/11

x = 1


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