SOLUTION: X-84=4*(X-84) With the above equations How do i know the value of X.Thanks

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Question 67836: X-84=4*(X-84)
With the above equations How do i know the value of X.Thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X-84=4*(X-84)
Use the distributive law on the right side to get:
x-84 = 4x-336
Subtract x from both sides; Add 336 to both sides:
3x=252
Divide by 3 to get
x=84
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Cheers,
Stan H.