Solve for x. 7 (x - 3) = 4 (x 5) x = x = x = x = user: which of the following is the solution set of the given equation? (x - 3) - 2 (x 6) = - 5 {-10} {-4} {8}

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Caitlin Oneill

7 September, 06:04

Solve for x. 7 (x - 3) = 4 (x 5) x = x = x = x = user: which of the following is the solution set of the given equation? (x - 3) - 2 (x 6) = - 5 {-10} {-4} {8}

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Ryan Yang · Answer 1

7 (x - 3) = 4 (x + 5)

7x - 21 = 4x + 20

7x - 4x = 20 + 21

3x = 41

x = 41/3

(x - 3) - 2 (x + 6) = - 5

x - 3 - 2x - 12 = - 5

-3x - 15 = - 5

-3x = - 5 + 15

-3x = 10

x = - 10/3