SOLUTION: what is the way to solve 3(x+21)=-4(x-21)

Question 987534: what is the way to solve 3(x+21)=-4(x-21)
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josmiceli:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is the way to solve 3(x+21)=-4(x-21)
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Step 1, eliminate the parentheses by multiplying.

Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Use distributive law which says:

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Add to both sides

Subtract from both sides

Divide both sides by

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check solution:

Divide both sides by

OK
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