Question

If -3=4x+7 what is x?

Answer 1

Answer: x is -2.5 or
`-2(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

We need to solve for x

-3=4x+7

Step 1) Subtract 7 from both sides

-3-7=4x+7-7

-10=4x

Step 2) Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x

-10=4x

`(-10)/(4) =(4x)/(4) \\-2.5=x`

Answer 2

4x+7=-3
4x=-3-7
4x=-10
X=-10/4
X=-2.5