Question

What is the value of x in the equation
7 (4x + 1) – 3x = 5x – 13?
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Answer 1

Answer:

x = - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

7 (4x + 1) – 3x = 5x – 13

28x + 7 - 3x = 5x - 13

25x + 7 = 5x - 13

25x - 5x = -13 - 7

20x = -20

x = -20/20

x = -1

Answer 2

Answer: x = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

$7 (4x + 1) -3x = 5x-13$

Distribute 7.

$28x+7-3x=5x-13$

Subtract 7.

$28x-3x=5x-13-7$

Subtract 5x

$28x-3x-5x=-13-7$

Combine like terms;

$20x=-20$

Divide by 20.

$x=\frac{-20}{20}\\ x=-1$