SOLUTION: solve the given equation for the variable 4(3x+7)=7

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Question 255388: solve the given equation for the variable
4(3x+7)=7
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%283x%2B7%29=7 Start with the given equation.


12x%2B28=7 Distribute.


12x=7-28 Subtract 28 from both sides.


12x=-21 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-21%29%2F%2812%29 Divide both sides by 12 to isolate x.


x=-7%2F4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-7%2F4