If 7x + 3 = 24, what is the value of 5 - 4x?

a. -23
b. -7
c. 1
d. 17

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Looking at 7x+3=24 you need to find out what x is.

7 times 3 equals 21. 21 plus 3 equals 24. so X equals 3.

5- 4x. 4 times 3 equals 12. so it's 5-12. looking at that you can tell it's going to be negative. 5 - 12 = -7

so B is your answer.