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30 March, 21:57

Solve the following equation. 7 (x - 2) = 3 (x + 4)

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  1. 30 March, 22:13
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    x = 6.5

    Step-by-step explanation:

    You have to apply the distributive property of multiplication:

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

    7x - 14 = 3x + 12

    7x - 3x = 12 + 14

    4x = 26

    x = 6.5
  2. 30 March, 22:15
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    Answer: 6.5

    Step-by-step explanation:

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

    7x-14 = 3x + 12

    -3x - 3x

    4x - 14 = 12

    +14 + 14

    4x = 26

    4x / 4 = 26 / 4

    X = 6.5
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