Question

Solve the following question:
4(8x-13) + 2(9x-11) - 17= 3(5x-7)

Answer 1

Dear Student,

$$\begin{gathered} 4\left(8x-13\right)+2\left(9x-11\right)-17=3\left(5x-7\right) \\ 32x-52+18x-22-17=15x-21 \\ 50x-52-22-17=15x-21 \\ 50x-91=15x-21 \\ 50x-15x=-21+91 \\ 35x=70 \\ x=\frac{70}{35} \\ \boxed{\mathbf{x}\mathbf{}\mathbf{=}\mathbf{}\mathbf{2}} \end{gathered}$$

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