Question

8(1+2x) +7x = -153 what is the answer.

Answer 1

Explanation:

8(1+2x)+7x=-153

multiply the parathesis

8 * 1 and 8*2x

8+16x+7x=-153

combine like terms

8+23x=-153

subtract 8 from both sides

23x=-161

divide both sides by 23

x=-7