Question

4 ( 4 − x ) = − 28. solve for x

Answer 1

x = 11

Explanation:

4(4 - x) = -28

Divide both sides by 4.

4 - x = -7

Subtract 4 from both sides.

-x = -11

Multiply both sides by -1.

x = 11

Answer 2

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Explanation:

4 ( 4 - x) = -28

Distribute the 4 among the parenthesis.

16 - 4x = -28

Now you must isolate the x on one side by subtracting 16.

-4x = -44

Now isolate x into a single postive x by dividing it by -4.

x = 11