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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve -4(x + 1) - 3 = -3(x - 4).

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you mean solve for x? Distribute first.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Distribute then simplify

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How do I distrubte?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Distribute the -4 to what is in the parenthesis so in this case (x+1). Repeat the same process for -3(x-4).

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-4(x+1) would equal -4x-4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Basically multiply the -4 to x and +1

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