Question 18737
How do I solve this problem 4(x-6)-7((x-2)=17
first deal with brackets,multiply by number in front
taking note of the signs
4x-24-7x+14=17 rearrange taking numbers to right 
4x-7x=17+24-14 (again note sign changes as side changes)
-3x=27 divide both sides by -3
x=-9
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