Question

-3(-7 - x) = 1/2 (x + 2)

Answer 1

x=-8

Steps:

Simplify-

−3(−7−x)= x+2/2

Simplify-

−3(−7−x)= 1+ x/2

Multiply both sides by 2-

−6(−7−x)=2+x

Expand-

42+6x=2+x

Subtract 2 from both sides-

42+6x−2=x

Simplify-

6x+40=x

Subtract 6x from both sides-

40=x−6x

Simplify-

40=−5x

Divide-

-40/5=x

Simplify-

-8=x

Switch sides-

x=-8

I believe this is correct, if not let me know and I will fix it.

Answer 2

The answer is - X= -8