Question

-79 = 7x + 3(4x - 1)

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Answer 1

x = - 4

Explanation:

-79 = 7x + 3(4x - 1)

-79 = 7x + 12x - 3 Distribute 3 to the paranthesis

-79 = 19x - 3 Add like terms

-76 = 19x Add 3 to both sides

- 4 = x Divide 19 to both sides