Question

When solving negative one over eight (x + 35) = −7, what is the correct sequence of operations?

Multiply each side by negative one over eight , add 35 to each side
Multiply each side by negative one over eight , subtract 35 from each side
Multiply each side by −8, subtract 35 from each side
Multiply each side by −8, add 35 to each side

Answer 1

The answer would be C) Multiply each side by −8, subtract 35 from each side

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The answer is Multiply each side by −8, subtract 35 from each side


`- (1)/(8)(x+35)=-7`

Multiply each side by -8:

`(-8)(- (1)/(8))(x+35)=(-8)(-7) \\ \\ 1(x + 35) = 56 \\ x + 35 = 56`

Subtract 35 from each side:

`x + 35 -35 = 56-35 \\ \\ x + 0 =21 \\ \\ x = 21`