Question 321570


{{{7x-8(x+1)=4(x+3)-3x}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{7x-8x-8=4x+12-3x}}} Distribute.



{{{-x-8=4x+12-3x}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-x-8=x+12}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



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



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



{{{-2x=12+8}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-2x=20}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(20)/(-2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-10}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-10}}}