Question 452155
{{{5(2x + 1)/3 = 4x + 7}}}
Multiply both sides by 3. Since the entire left side is divided by 3, it cancels out.
{{{5(2x + 1) = 3(4x + 7)}}}
Distribute the 5 into the 2x and 1 and the 3 into the 4x and 7.
{{{10x + 5 = 12x + 21}}}
Subtract 12x from both sides.
{{{-2x + 5 = 21}}}
Subtract 5 from both sides.
{{{-2x = 16}}}
Divide both sides by -2.
{{{x = -8}}}
Therefore, x is -8.