Question

Solve:
-3(x-8)+7x=12

Answer 1

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Answer:

`\Large \boxed{\sf x = -3}`

Explanation:

We want to solve this equation:

`\sf -3(x-8)+7x=12`

This is a first degree equation. We will isolate x.

▪ First, simplify the left side:

`\sf -3x+24+7x=12`

`\sf 4x+24=12`

▪ Subtract 24 from both sides:

`\sf 4x+24-24=12 -24`

Simplify:

`\sf 4x=-12`

▪ Finally, divide both sides by 4:

`\sf (4x)/(4) = (-12)/(4)`

Simplify:

`\boxed{\sf x = -3}`

Conclusion:

The solution of the equation -3(x-8) + 7x = 12 is -3.