CPM Homework Help : INT3 Problem 1-95

Solve each equation.

$-2(x+4)=$ $35-(7-4x)$
Hint (a):
Pay attention to the placement of the parentheses. Distribute carefully.
Answer (a):
$x = -6$

$\frac { x - 4 } { 7 } = \frac { 8 - 3 x } { 5 }$
Hint (b):
Use multiplication to eliminate the denominators.
Answer (b):
$x=\frac{38}{13}\approx2.92$