Question

5(x+7)+2 = 4(x - 1) + 1

Answer 1

x = -40

Explanation:

First we distribute

5x + 35 + 2 = 4x - 4 + 1

Collect like terms

5x + 37 = 4x - 3

Subtract 37 from both sides

5x = 4x - 40

Subtract 4x from both sides

1x = -40 OR x = -40

Answer 2

x = -40

Explanation:

First we distribute

5x + 35 + 2 = 4x - 4 + 1

Collect like terms

5x + 37 = 4x - 3

Subtract 37 from both sides

5x = 4x - 40

Subtract 4x from both sides

1x = -40 OR x = -40