Question

Solve for the variable x.
4(x - 11) = -210

Answer 1

Answer: x = -41.5

Explanation:

Distribute the 4 that is outside of the parentheses.

4 times x = 4x

4 times -11 = -44

Then to isolate the variable add 44 to both sides of the equation to cancel out -44.

-44 + 44 = 0

-210 + 44 = -166

Now your equation should 4x = -166

To find x, divide both sides of the equation by 4.

4x divded by 4 is x.

-166 divded by 4 is -41.5.

So the answer is x = -41.5.

To check the answer, plug in -41.5 to the x.

4(-41.5 - 11) = -210

Answer 2

Answer: Divide both sides by the numeric factor on the left side, then solve.

Exact Form: x= −83/2