SOLUTION: what is the answer for 7x-3=4x

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Question 509580: what is the answer for 7x-3=4x
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7x - 3 = 4x
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add 3 to both sides
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7x -3+3 = 4x +3
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subtract 4x from both sides
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7x -4x = 4x-4x +3
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3x = 3
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divide both sides by 3
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3/3x = 3/3
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x = 1
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Check the answer to make sure it's true.
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7(1) -3 = 4(1)?
7-3 = 4
Correct.
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Answer: x = 1.
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Done.