Question 147248


{{{-4(x-3)+x=-2x-3/4}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-4x+12+x=-2x-3/4}}} Distribute.



{{{4(-4x+12+x)=4(-2x-3/cross(4))}}} Multiply both sides by the LCD {{{4}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{-16x+48+4x=-8x-3}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{-12x+48=-8x-3}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-12x=-8x-3-48}}} Subtract {{{48}}} from both sides.



{{{-12x+8x=-3-48}}} Add {{{8x}}} to both sides.



{{{-4x=-3-48}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-4x=-51}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-51)/(-4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-4}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=51/4}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=51/4}}} 



Which approximates to {{{x=12.75}}}