Question

Solve the equation
9-7x-7-7x=4

Answer 1

Simplify 9 - 7x - 7x to 2 - 14x

2 - 14x = 4

Subtract 2 from both sides

-14x = 4 - 2

Simplify 4 - 2 to 2

-14x = 2

Divide both sides by -14

x = -2/14

Simplify 2/14 to 1/7

x = -1/7