3 because you have to take away 6 from both sides you have x=3 that is your answer 3
Hi,
Equation:

Multiplying two negatives equals a positive.

Now equation looks like:

Hope this helps.
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-4(x + 1) + 7x = 8
-4x - 4 + 7x = 8
3x - 4 = 8
3x = 8 + 4
3x = 12
x = 12/3
x = 4 <===