2 (x-7) - 3 (x-4) = 1

How do you solve?

First use the rule a (b+c) = ab+bc

2x - 14 - 3x + 12 = 1

Then, combine like terms

-1x - 2 = 1

Now, multiply both sides of the equation by - 1, and then subtract 2 from both sides.

The result:

x = - 3

hi there,

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

2 (x-7) - 3 (x-4) = 1

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2 (x-7) - 3 (x-4) = 1

(2) (x) + (2) (-7) + (-3) (x) + (-3) (-4) = 1 (Distribute)

2x+-14+-3x+12=1

(2x+-3x) + (-14+12) = 1 (Combine Like Terms)

-x+-2=1

-x-2=1

Step 2: Add 2 to both sides.

-x-2+2=1+2

-x=3

Step 3: Divide both sides by - 1.

-x

-1

=

3

-1

x=-3

Answer:

x=-3