Question

Solve for x
-4x + 7 = 23
X =

Answer 1

Here’s how to solve this equation using the transposing method.

-4x + 7 = 23 (transposing 23 to the left)
-4x= 23 - 7 (+ becomes -)
-4x= 16 (transposing -4 to the right)
x= 16/-4 (multiplication becomes division)
x= -4