SOLUTION: how do you find the value of x in this problem 2x+3/4(4x+16)=7 ?

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Question 347960: how do you find the value of x in this problem 2x+3/4(4x+16)=7 ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+3/4(4x+16)=7
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cross-multiply to get:
2x+3 = 28(4x+16)
2x + 3 = 112x + 448
10x = -445
x = -44.5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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