Question

Solve for "X" 7x+-4=3(x-7)+25

Answer 1

x = 2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtract Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

7x + -4 = 3(x - 7) + 25

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Simplify equation: 7x - 4 = 3(x - 7) + 25
2. Distribute 3: 7x - 4 = 3x - 21 + 25
3. Add: 7x - 4 = 3x + 4
4. Subtract 3x on both sides: 4x - 4 = 4
5. Add 4 on both sides: 4x = 8
6. Divide 4 on both sides: x = 2