Question

4(x - 3) - 3x = -7.

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

4(x - 3) - 3x = - 7 ← distribute parenthesis by 4

4x - 12 - 3x = - 7 , collect like terms

x - 12 = - 7 ( add 12 to both sides )

x = 5