How do you solve 4x-3(x+5)=16-7(x+1)?

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4x-3(x+5)=16-7(x+1)
4x+(-3x-15)=16+(-7x+-7)
x-15=9-7x
-24=-8x
x=3

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second step is incorrect
by Level 5 User (14.8k points)
4x-3(x+5)=16-7(x+1)
4x+(-3x-15)=16+(-7x+-7)
x-15=9-7x
-24=-8x
x=3
by Level 5 User (14.8k points)

4x-3(x+5)=16-7(x+1)
4x+(-3x-15)=16+(-7x+-7)
x-15=9-7x
-24=-8x
x=3

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