How do you solve #340= 4x - 8( 7x + 3)#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-10T19:40:00

#x = -7#

Step 1) Expand the terms in parenthesis:

#340 = 4x - 56x - 24#

Step 2) Combine like terms on each side of the equation.

#340 = -52x - 24#

Step 3) Solve for #x# while keeping the equation balanced:

#340 + 24 = -52x - 24 + 24#

#364 = -52x#

#364/-52 = (-52x)/-52#

#x = -7#