Question

(ii) Solve for x: 7x + 8 = 3(x - 1) + 2​

Answer 1

Answer:

x=-9/4

Step-by-step explanation:

7x+8=3(x-1)+2

7x-3x=-3+2-8

4x=-9

x=-9/4

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

7x + 8 = 3(x-1)+2

or, 7x + 8 = 3x - 3 + 2

or, 7x - 3x = 2 - 3 - 8

or, 4x = -9

or, x = -9/4

hence x = -9/4