Question

Solve the following equation:

5(8x + 3) = 9(4x + 7)

Answer 1

⇒ 40x + 15 = 36x + 63

⇒ 40x - 36x = 63 - 15

⇒ 4x = 48

⇒ x = `48/4`

⇒ x = 12