Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 142: 64

Answer

$\frac{4}{3}$

Work Step by Step

2+3(2x-7)=9-4(3x+1) 2+6x-21=9-12x-4 (2-21)+6x=(9-4)-12x -19+6x=5-12x 6x=5+19-12x 6x=24-12x 6x+12x=24 18x=24 x=$\frac{24}{18}$ x=$\frac{4}{3}$
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