Answer: x = 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Remove parenthesis (distribute):
5 - 7x = 8 - 4x -6
5 = 8 + 7x - 4x - 6
Combine like terms:
5 = 2 + 3x
Move constants to one side:
3 = 3x
Divide by 3:
x = 1
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