Question

-4(2x+7) = 2x - 18 Solve for x

Answer 1

1.Distribute

2.Add 28 to both sides

3.Simplify

4.Subtract 2x from both sides

5.Simplify

6.Divide both sides by the same factor

7.Simplify

x =-1

Answer 2

x = -1

Explanation:

-8x - 28 = 2x - 18

+28 +28

-8x = 2x + 10

-2x -2x

-10x = 10

÷-10 ÷-10

x = -1