Answer:
x=16
Step-by-step explanation:
The Distributive property says a(b+c) = ab+ac
1) You have 4(x-1)... This can be simplified to 4x-4
4x-4-5=3x+7
2) Combine alike terms:
4x-9=3x+7
3) add a 9 to both sides:
4x=3x+16
4) subtract a 3x from both sides:
x=16
