The problem asks to solve the linear equation $3(x - 7) = 4 - 2(x + 2)$ for $x$.

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1. Problem Description

The problem asks to solve the linear equation 3(x7)=42(x+2)3(x - 7) = 4 - 2(x + 2) for xx.

2. Solution Steps

First, we distribute the numbers outside the parentheses into the parentheses on both sides of the equation:
3(x7)=3x213(x - 7) = 3x - 21
2(x+2)=2x4-2(x + 2) = -2x - 4
So the equation becomes:
3x21=42x43x - 21 = 4 - 2x - 4
Next, simplify the right side:
3x21=2x3x - 21 = -2x
Now, we want to isolate the xx terms on one side of the equation. Add 2x2x to both sides:
3x+2x21=2x+2x3x + 2x - 21 = -2x + 2x
5x21=05x - 21 = 0
Add 21 to both sides:
5x21+21=0+215x - 21 + 21 = 0 + 21
5x=215x = 21
Finally, divide both sides by 5 to solve for xx:
5x5=215\frac{5x}{5} = \frac{21}{5}
x=215x = \frac{21}{5}

3. Final Answer

x=215x = \frac{21}{5}

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