Question

8(x-1)-2x = -(x +50)

Answer 1

x = -6

Explanation:

8(x-1)-2x=-(x+50) distribute parenthesis

8x-8-2x=-x-50 put like terms on the same side

8x-2x+x=8-50 combine like terms

7x=-42 isolate x by dividing both sides by 7

x=-6

Answer 2

Explanation:

8x-8-2x= -x-50

6x-8= -x-50

6x+x= -50+8

7x= -42

x= -42/7

x= -6