Question

Solve for x 7(x-3)+3(4-x)= -8

Answer 1

x= 0.25, or x=1/4

Explanation:

First, use the distributive property and multiply 7 within the parenthesis:

7x -21

Next, use the distributive property again, and multiply 3 within the parenthesis:

12 -3x

Combine Like terms: 7x - 21 + 12 - 3x

4x - 9

Add 9 to both sides: 4x - 9 = -8

-8 + 9 = 1

Divide 4 by both sides: 4x = 1

1 / 4 = .25 or 1/4

Answer 2

Explanation:

7x - 21 + 12 - 3x = -8

4x - 9 = -8

4x = 1

x = 1/4