Question

Solve the equation -4(1.75 + x) = 18

Answer 1

x= -25/4

Explanation:

Simplify both sides of the equation:

-4(1.75+x)=18

(-4)(1.75)+ (-4)(x)=18 | Distribute

-7+-4x=18

-4x-7=18 | Then solve.

Add 7 to both sides:

-4x-7+7=18+7

-4x=25

Then divide both sides by -4