<PRE><B>Question 757438</B>
4(4x-3) - 8 = 4 + 3x

4 * 4x = 16x

4 * -3 = -12

Therefore:

16x - 12 - 8 = 4 + 3x

Combine like terms:

-12 - 8 = -20

16x - 20 = 4 + 3x

Subtract 3x from each side of the equation.

16x - 20 - 3x = 4 + 3x - 3x

16x - 3x = 13x

3x - 3x = 0

Therefore:

13x - 20 = 4

Add 20 to each side of the equation.

13x - 20 + 20 = 4 + 20

-20 + 20 = 0

4 + 20 = 24

Therefore:

13x = 24

Divide each side by 13

13x/13 = 24/13

x = 24/13


Answer:

x = 24/13









Lennox Obuong
Algebra Tutor
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: lennoxobuong@yahoo.com</PRE>