Question

7(-4x - 1) = 49

Not sure of steps

Answer 1

7 x - 4x = - 28x

7 x - 1 = - 7

-28x - 7 = 49

+7 both sides

-28x = 56

÷ - 28

x = 56/-28

x = - 2

I substitute to double check my answer:

- 4x

-4x-2 =8

7(8- 1)

7x 8 = 56

7 x - 1 = - 7

56-7= 49

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Explanation:

7(-4x - 1) = 49

-28x - 7 =49

-28x = 49 + 7 = 56

x = 56/(-28) = -2