Solve the following equation, answer as a reduced, mixed number. Then place the correct number in the box provided. 4(7x - 1) = 3(2x + 1) - 4(x + 6)

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Solve the following equation, answer as a reduced, mixed number. Then place the correct number in the box provided.  4(7x - 1) = 3(2x + 1) - 4(x + 6)

anonymous · Answer

Okay x=$$-\frac{ 17 }{ 26 }$$

anonymous · Answer

@Nahstya, you should present how you arrived at the answer. It is against the Code of Conduct to just give answers.

anonymous · Answer

$$4(7x - 1) = 3(2x + 1) - 4(x + 6)$$
Distribute.
$$28x - 4 = 6x + 3 - 4x - 24$$
Simplify.
$$28x - 4 = 2x - 21$$
Add 4 to both sides.
$$28x = 2x - 17$$
Subtract 2x from both sides.
$$26x = -17$$
Divide 26 by both sides.
$$x = -\frac{17}{26}$$

anonymous · Answer

Lol ok? I didn't know....