Question

Solve the equation-7(x-2)= -84

Answer 1

my answer got deleted for no reason so ill add it again with my way of solving it with steps this time.

x=14

Explanation:

divide both sides by -7

`(-7(x-2))/(-7) =(-84)/(-7)`

simplify

`x-2=12`

add two to both sides

`x-2=12`

`+2`
`+2`

simplify

`x=14`

hope having another method helps :)

Answer 2

x = 14

Explanation:

First, use the distributive property:

-7x + 14 = -84

-7x = -98

x = 14