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Solve for x and simplify the answer fully.
start fraction, 4, x, plus, 2, divided by, 8, end fraction, equals, start fraction, 2, x, minus, 7, divided by, 7, end fraction
8
4x+2
=
7
2x−7
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Solve (4x + 2)/8 = (2x − 7)/7.
Cross-multiply:
7(4x + 2) = 8(2x − 7)
28x + 14 = 16x − 56
Subtract 16x and 14:
12x = −70
Divide by 12 and simplify:
x = −70/12 = −35/6
Answer: x = −35/6.
Cross-multiply:
7(4x + 2) = 8(2x − 7)
28x + 14 = 16x − 56
Subtract 16x and 14:
12x = −70
Divide by 12 and simplify:
x = −70/12 = −35/6
Answer: x = −35/6.
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