Question

-4(1.75+x) =18 solve for x in distributive property

Answer 1

Answer: x=-6.25

Explanation:

First, I multiplied -4 by 1.75 and x. Then, i added 7 on both sides of the equation to leave the variable by itself. thirdly i divided by -4 to get x by itself then there is your answer.

`-4(1.75+x)=18\\-7+-4x=18\\+7 +7\\-4x=25\\/-4 /-4\\x=-6.25`

Answer 2

-6.25

Explanation:

-4(1.75+x)=18 when -4 is distributed to the 1.75 and x equals:

-7-4x=18

you then add seven to both sides and get:

-4x=25

next you divide both sides by a negative four to get:

x=-6.25