Question

1/4(8-8x+12)=7
What does x equal

Answer 1

1/4(8-8x+12)=7

Multiply both sides by 4 to get rid of the 1/4 fraction:

8 - 8x + 12 = 28

Combine like terms:

-8x +20 = 28

Subtract 20 from both sides:

-8x = 8

Divide both sides by -8:

x = 8/-8

x = -1