SOLUTION: 164 is 4 times the difference of 8 times a number x and 7. How do i turn this into an algebraic expression?

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Question 780943: 164 is 4 times the difference of 8 times a number x and 7. How do i turn this into an algebraic expression?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
164 = 4(8x - 7)
164 = 32x - 28
164 + 28 = 32x
32x = 192
x = 6
Hope this helps.
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