Question

-42=-7+5x
Solve for x

Answer 1

x = -7

Explanation:

Given equation:

`-42 = -7 + 5x`

1. Simplify the equation.

`-42 = 5x -7`

2. Flip the equation.

`5x + 7 = -42`

3. Add 7 to each side.

`5x - 7 + 7 = -42 + 7`

`5x = -35`

4. Divide both sides by 5.

`(5x)/(5)` =
`(-35)/(5)`

5. Divide the fraction.

`-35` ÷
`5` =
`-7`

Answer 2

x = -7

Explanation:

-42=-7+5x

-42 + 7 = 5x

5x = - 35

x = -35/5

x = - 7

Hope it helps!