Question

Solve for x in the following equation. 7x=-56

Answer 1

Divide each term in

−

7

x

=

−

56

by

−

7

.

−

7

x

−

7

=

−

56

−

7

Cancel the common factor of

−

7

.

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x

=

−

56

−

7

Divide

−

56

by

−

7

.

x

=

8

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: x = -8

Step-by-step explanation: Divide both sides by 7,

x = 56

7

-56 / 7 = -8.