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

 Sep 3, 2014

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Distribute 5 to (x-4) by multiplying 5 with x and 4.

 

5*x - 5*4

5x - 20 - 1 = -7x + 3

 

5x - 21 = -7x + 3

Now, all you have to do is add 7x to both sides and add 21 to both sides.

 

Can you take it from there?

 Sep 4, 2014
 #1
avatar+4473 
+5
Best Answer

Distribute 5 to (x-4) by multiplying 5 with x and 4.

 

5*x - 5*4

5x - 20 - 1 = -7x + 3

 

5x - 21 = -7x + 3

Now, all you have to do is add 7x to both sides and add 21 to both sides.

 

Can you take it from there?

AzizHusain Sep 4, 2014

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