SOLUTION: 1/4(x+3)=4x-2(x-3) solve for x. i cant figure it out.

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Question 678801: 1/4(x+3)=4x-2(x-3) solve for x. i cant figure it out.
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Multiply the entire equation by 4 to be rid of the fraction
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4%28%281%2F4%29%28x%2B3%29%29+=+4%284x%29+-+4%282%28x-3%29%29
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(x+3) = 16x - 8(x-3)
Distribute the 8
x+3 = 16x - 8x + 24
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Group the x variables on the left
x - 16x + 8x = 24 - 3
Combine like terms
-7x = 21
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Divide both sides by -7
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