SOLUTION: I am having a difficult time solving this equation: 3(x+8) = 7x -2

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Question 29307: I am having a difficult time solving this equation:
3(x+8) = 7x -2
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
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3(x+8) = 7x -2
3x + 24 = 7x - 2
24 = 4x - 2
26 = 4x or... 4x = 26

x = 26/4
x = 6.5

jon.