Question

7(2- 6x) = -196 I having trouble understanding this problem.

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

7(2 - 6x) = -196

14 - 42x = -196

14 - 42x - 14 = -196 - 14

-42x = -210

-42x/-42 = -210/-42

x = 5

Answer 2

5

Explanation:

7(2 - 6x) = -196 Remove the brackets

7*2 - 7*6x = - 196

14 - 42x = - 195 Subtract 14 from both sides

-42x = - 196 - 14

-42x = - 210 Divide by 42

x = - 210 / - 42

x = 5