Question

Solve for x.
7(x - 3) = 4(x + 5)
x = 1/11
x = 1/3
x = 41/11
x = 41/3

Answer 1

x = 41/3

Answer 2

Let\[7(x-3)=4(x+5).\]Then\[7x-21=4x+20,\]\[3x=41,\]\[x=\frac{41}{3}.\]

Answer 3

7x-21=4x+20
7x-4x=20+21
x=413.

Answer 4

\[x=41/3\]