College Algebra CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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When solving the equation 4(x – 1) = 3(2x + 1), what is the value of x?

-2

-1

To solve this equation, we can first expand the brackets on both sides

4x - 4 = 6x + 3

Next, we can isolate the variable terms on one side by subtracting 6x from both sides:

-2x - 4 = 3

Then, adding 4 to both sides gives us:

-2x = 7

Finally, dividing both sides by -2 gives us the solution for x:

x = -7/2 or -3.5

Option A, -2, is incorrect because if we substitute -2 into the equation, we get:

4(-2 - 1) = 3(2(-2) + 1)

Simplifying both sides, we get:

-4 = -6 which is not true.

Option C, 1, is incorrect because

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