SOLUTION: I don't understand how to work this problem out. Could you please help and show me how to work it out step by step. 2x-4/3+7=4 Thanks for your time. Kofi

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Question 195164This question is from textbook Discovering Algebra
: I don't understand how to work this problem out. Could you please help and show me how to work it out step by step. 2x-4/3+7=4
Thanks for your time.
Kofi This question is from textbook Discovering Algebra

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

I presume you mean



rather than



or



Use parentheses next time so that it is clear. (2x-4/3) + 7 = 4 or (2x-4)/(3 + 7) = 4 or 2x -(4/3) + 7 = 4

Presuming:



Step 1 Add -7 to both sides:





Step 2 Multiply both sides by 3:





Step 3 Add 4 to both sides:





Step 4 Multiply both sides by





Done.

John