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x + 7 = 3(x - 3)
What value of x satisfies the given equation?

  1. 4  
  2. 8  
  3. 9  
  4. 16  

The correct answer is: 8


    HINT: Use the Distributive property on the RHS and simplify.
    Complete step by step Solution
    Given the equation is x + 7 = 3(x - 3)
    Distributive property states that a left parenthesis b plus c right parenthesis equals a b blank plus a c
    By applying this property in the given equation, we get
    x + 7 = 3x - 9
    On subtracting 7 from both the sides, we get x + 7 - 7 = 3x – 9 - 7
    Then, the equation becomes x = 3x - 16
    Now, on subtracting 3x from both the sides,
    we get x - 3x = 3x - 3x - 16
    Then, - 2x = - 16
    By dividing -2 on both the sides, we get fraction numerator negative 2 x over denominator 2 end fraction equals fraction numerator negative 16 over denominator negative 2 end fraction
    Hence, the value of x is equal to 8.
    Note: We are given 4 options. So, we can also find the correct value of x just by substituting the given options in the given equation. Here the only value that satisfies this equation is 8. So, the correct answer is 8.

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