Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 10 - Cumulative Review - Page 752: 5

Answer

4 (2x-3) +7 = 3x+5 x=2

Work Step by Step

4 (2x-3) +7 = 3x+5 8x-12+7 = 3x+5 Distribute 4 to parenthesis 8x-5 = 3x+5 Simplify 5x-5 = 5 Subtract 3x from both sides 5x = 10 Add 5 to both sides x=2 Divide each side by 5
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