Answer:
x = -3.13
Step-by-step explanation:
6(3x – 8) = 7(7x + 7)
18x - 48 = 49x + 49
subtract 18x from from each side
-48 = 31x + 49
add 48 to each side
31x +97 = 0
31x = -97
divide both sides by 31
x = -3.13
check:
6(3[-3.13] - 8) = 7(7[-3.13] + 7)
-104.35 = -104.35
