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What must be subtracted to 7x – 3 to obtain 3x + 4?

Sagot :

7x - 3 - n = 3x + 4

move the expression to the right:

-n = 3x + 4 - 7x + 3

collect like terms:

-n = -4x + 4 + 3

add the numbers:

-n = -4x + 7

change the signs:

n = 4x - 7

so, 4x - 7 must be subtracted to 7x - 3 to obtain 3x + 4.

(7x - 3) - (4x - 7) = 3x + 4