Question

Solve 4(2x - 1) - 3 = 9(x - 4). (1 point)

Answer 1

Answer:

$x = 29$

Step-by-step explanation:

First we will expand the equation using the rule

$x(y - z) = xy - xz$

Thus,

$4(2x - 1) - 3 = 9(x - 4)$

is equal to

$8x - 4 - 3 = 9x - 36$

Simplify:

$8x - 7 = 9x - 36$

Add 36 to both sides:

$8x + 29 = 9x$

Therefore,

$x = 29$