Question

Solve the equation for x.4+2(x-4)=-7(x+7)​

Answer 1

`x=-5`

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

`4+2(x-4)=-7(x+7)`

Solve for x

That means----> Isolate the variable x

Applying the distributive property both sides

`4+2(x)+2(-4)=-7(x)-7(7)`

Remember that

`(+1)(-1)=-1`

`4+2x-8=-7x-49`

Combine like terms left side

`2x-4=-7x-49`

Adds 7x both sides

`2x-4+7x=-7x-49+7x`

`9x-4=-49`

Adds 4 both sides

`9x-4+4=-49+4`

`9x=-45`

Divide by 9 both sides

`x=-5`