Determine Whether the Given Solution Is Correct $$\frac { 4 ( 7 - x ) } { 3 } = x$$

question 60

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given solution is correct. If it is not, find the solution.
- $$\frac { 4 ( 7 - x ) } { 3 } = x$$

• A) \(x = 4\)
• B) \(x = 7\)
• C) \(x = - 4\)
• D) \(x = \frac { 28 } { 5 }\)

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