How do you solve 7( 2x - 3) = 4( 2- x )?

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Angel Politis
Mar 13, 2018

x=\frac{29}{18}

Explanation:

  1. Subtract 4(2-x) from both sides.
    7(2x-3)-4(2-x)=0 \iff
  2. Perform the multiplications.
    14x-21-(8-4x)=0 \iff
  3. Perform the additions/subtractions.
    18x-29=0 \iff
  4. Add 29 to both sides and then divide by 18.
    x=\frac{29}{18}
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