Solve for x.

8 (x + 1) - 3 (x + 4) = 7 (2 - x) User: Solve for x.

7 (x + 2) = 6 (x + 5)

8 (x + 1) - 3 (x + 4) = 7 (-x + 2)

8 (x) + 8 (1) - 3 (x) - 3 (4) = 7 (-x) + 7 (2)

8x + 8 - 3x - 12 = - 7x + 14

8x - 3x + 8 - 12 = - 7x + 14

5x - 4 = - 7x + 14

+ 7x + 7x

12x - 4 = 14

+ 4 + 4

12x = 16

12 12

x = 1¹/₃

7 (x + 2) = 6 (x + 5)

7 (x) + 7 (2) = 6 (x) + 6 (5)

7x + 14 = 6x + 30

- 6x - 6x

x + 14 = 30

- 14 - 14

x = 16