SOLUTION: Solve each of the following equations for x, and check your results. 26) 7(3x + 4) = 8(2x + 5) + 13

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Question 86468: Solve each of the following equations for x, and check your results.
26) 7(3x + 4) = 8(2x + 5) + 13

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7(3x + 4) = 8(2x + 5) + 13
21x + 28 = 16x + 40 + 13
21x + 28 = 16x = 53
5x = 25
x=5
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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