SOLUTION: 3x-5 = 7x+4 ------ ------- 6 4 Can you help me solve this equation step by step

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Question 743589: 3x-5 = 7x+4
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6 4
Can you help me solve this equation step by step
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x-5 = 7x+4
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6 4
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Cross-multiply:
4(3x-5) = 6(7x+4)
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12x - 20 = 42x + 24
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30x = -44
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x = -22/15
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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