SOLUTION: How would I solve the following equation?: 4(2x - 3)

SOLUTION: How would I solve the following equation?: 4(2x - 3) - x + 14 = 23

Question 75615: How would I solve the following equation?:
4(2x - 3) - x + 14 = 23
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation
Distribute the 4
Multiply
Combine like terms
Subtract 2 from both sides
Divide both sides by 7
So the solution is x=3

Check:

Plug in x=3

works

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