Question

Solve for x. 4(7x−3)−6=6−4(3x−7) Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

4(7x−3)−6=6−4(3x−7)

Distributive property

28x - 12 - 6 = 6 - 12x + 28

28x - 18 = -12x + 34

28x + 12x = 34 + 18

40x = 52

   x = 52/40

   x = 13/10

or

   x = 1 3/10 (mixed number:  1 and 3/10)