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7(x+4)=-21
what does x equals
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User Czifro
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Answer:

x = -7

Explanation:

first distribute he 7 to get 7x + 28 = -21

then subtract 28 from both sides to get 7x = -49

lastly divide 7 from both sides to get x = -7

User Veljac
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Answer: x = -7

Explanation:

7 (x + 4) = -21

7x + 28 = -21

Subtract 28 from both sides

7x = -49

Divide both sides by 7

x = -7

User TPhe
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