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

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Question 86334: Solve each of the following equations for x, and check your results.
7(3x + 4) = 8(2x + 5) + 13

Answer by scianci(186) About Me  (Show Source):
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Apply the distributive property on the 7(3x + 4) and the 8(2x + 5)
Then, combine like terms
Get all x-terms on one side of the equation and all constant terms on the other side
Solve for x in the usual manner