Question

Simplify (7x + 3) = (4x + 1)

Answer 1

ANSWER

x = -2/3

EXPLANATION

We want to simplify the equation given:

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

Expand the bracket:

7x + 3 = 4x + 1

Collect like terms:

7x - 4x = 1 - 3

3x = -2

Divide both sides by 3:

x = -2/3

That is the answer.