Question

-28=7(x-7) what does x equal

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

Your goal is to isolate the x from the other numbers.

-28 = 7(x - 7)

Distribute the 7 to the (x - 7)

You will end up with:

-28 = 7x - 49

Add 49 to both sides of the equation to further isolate the x

21 = 7x

Finally, divide both sides by 7 so x is by itself

x = 3

Answer 2

x=3

Explanation:

7(x - 7) = -28

x - 7 = -4

x = 3