Question

4(x - 7) = 2 can you please help me..

Answer 1

x =
`(15)/(2)`

Explanation:

given the equation

4(x - 7) = 2 ( divide both sides by 4 )

`(4)/(4)` (x - 7) =
`(2)/(4)` ( simplify both sides )

x - 7 =
`(1)/(2)` ( add 7 to both sides )

x = 7
`(1)/(2)` =
`(15)/(2)` = 7.5