7. Solve for $x$ in the following equation.
\[
2 x=-4\left(\frac{1}{4}-\frac{3}{4} x\right)+4
\]

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Solve for x: $x = \boxed{-3}$

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Step 1 ：Simplify the equation by distributing the -4 to the terms inside the parentheses: $2x = -4(\frac{1}{4} - \frac{3}{4}x) + 4$

Step 2 ：Combine like terms: $2x = 3x + 3$

Step 3 ：Solve for x: $x = \boxed{-3}$