Question

Solve equation for the given variable 7x + 18 = -24

Answer 1

7x + 18 = -24

Take 18 to the other side.
7x + 18 - (18) = -24 - (18)
7x = -42

Divide both sides by 7:

`(7x)/(7)` =
`-(42)/(7)`
7 and 7 cancels out

x = -6

Answer 2

ok, the first thing we need to do it to isolate the variable.

7x+18=-24
-18 -18
7x=-42

then divide to cancel out multiplication

7x=-42
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7 7

x=-6