Question

How do you solve `4( 6x - 1) = 7( 3x + 2)`?

Answer 1

Distribute and then combine.

Explanation:

You would have to distribute the `4` into `6x-1`, making it

`24x-4`

Doing the same on the other side, you have

`21x+14`

Your equation should now be

`24x-4 = 21x+14`

You have to combine like terms by subtracting and adding from each side. If you subtract `21x` from each side and add `4` to each side, you will end up with the equation

`3x=18`

Divide both sides by `3` and you get

`x=6`