Question

Solve for x.

8(x + 1) - 3(x + 4) = 7(2 - x)
A x=-12
B X=-11
C x=14
D x=13

Answer 1

x = 1.5

Explanation:

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

5x - 4 = 14 - 7x

-4 = 14 - 12x

-18 = -12x

x = 18/12 or 3/2