Question

Solve the following equation. 7(x - 2) = 3(x + 4)

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 6.5

Step-by-step explanation:

You have to apply the distributive property of multiplication:

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

7x - 14 = 3x + 12

7x - 3x = 12 + 14

4x = 26

x = 6.5

Answer 2

Answer: 6.5

Step-by-step explanation:

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

7x-14 = 3x + 12

-3x -3x

4x -14 = 12

+14 +14

4x = 26

4x /4 = 26 /4

X = 6.5