Question 254994


{{{4x+7=2(x-3)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{4x+7=2x-6}}} Distribute.



{{{4x=2x-6-7}}} Subtract {{{7}}} from both sides.



{{{4x-2x=-6-7}}} Subtract {{{2x}}} from both sides.



{{{2x=-6-7}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{2x=-13}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-13)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-13/2}}} which in decimal form is {{{x=-6.5}}}.