4 x - (3 -x) = 7 ( x - 3) +10

how do i solve this problem step by step?

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4 x - (3 -x) = 7 ( x - 3) +10

4x - 3 + x = 7x - 21 + 10

5x - 3 = 7x - 11

5x - 5x - 3 = 7x - 5x - 11

11 - 3 = 2x - 11 + 11

8 = 2x
8/2 = x
4 = x
i understood your ansewr, but im confused why isnt 4x- (3 -x )like 4*3 =12
You're adding 4x, not multiplying it.