Question

If presented with the following equation, what is the next step in the equation solving sequence? 3x + 4x = -40 - 21 + 7

Answer 1

Answer: The next step is to combine like terms

Explanation:

If we are solving for x, we have to isolate x on 1 side and get another number on the other side. To do this, we have to add 3x to 4x to get 7x and add -40, -21, and 7 to get -54.