Question

Solve the following:
a) 4x 3= 2x + 7

b) 2x+6= 7x14

Answer 1

Correct question : 4x - 3 = 2x + 7

Solution : 4x - 3 = 2x + 7

`4x - 2x = 7 + 3 \\ \\ 2x = 10 \\ \\ x = (10)/(2) \\ \\ x = 5.`

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Correct Question : 2x + 6 = 7x - 14

Solution : 2x + 6 = 7x - 14

`2x - 7x = - 14 - 6 \\ \\ - 5x = - 20 \\ \\ x = (20)/(5) \\ \\ x = 4.`