Answer:
x = 5
Step-by-step explanation:
4x - 3(2x - 1) = 7x - 42 ← distribute and simplify left side
4x - 6x + 3 = 7x - 42
- 2x + 3 = 7x - 42 ( subtract 7x from both sides )
- 9x + 3 = - 42 ( subtract 3 from both sides )
- 9x = - 45 ( divide both sides by - 9 )
x = 5
