Question

Solve the following equation. Then enter your answer in the space provided using mixed number format.

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

Answer 1

first distribute the 7 and 3

Answer 2

7x-14 =3x+12
-3x -3x
4x-14=12
+14 +14
4x=26
x=6.5

Answer 3

7x-14=3x+12
7x-14+14=3x+12+14
7x=3x+26

Answer 4

Right, now you need to isolate the x variable on one side of the equal sign.

To do this, just just subtract 3x from both sides