Question

Find the value of variable in the problem below. -73 = 4(3x - 2) - 3x

Answer 1

x = -7.22 or -7 2/9

Explanation:

-73 = 4(3x - 2) - 3x

-73 = 12x -8 -3x

-73 = 9x - 8

-65 = 9x

-65/9 = x

-7.22 or -7 2/9 = x

Answer 2

x = -65/9

Explanation:

-73 = 4(3x - 2) - 3x

-73 = 12x - 8 - 3x

-73 = 12x - 3x - 8

-73 = 9x - 8

+8 +8

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-65 = 9x

/9 /9

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-65/9 = x