To solve the equation \(4x + 7 = 31\), follow these steps:
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Subtract 7 from both sides:
\[ 4x + 7 - 7 = 31 - 7 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ 4x = 24 \]
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Next, divide both sides by 4:
\[ \frac{4x}{4} = \frac{24}{4} \]
This simplifies to:
\[ x = 6 \]
So, the solution to the equation is \(x = 6\).