Question

Can someone help me please

One friend solves
7(x + 4) = 49 by dividing each side
by 7 and then subtracting 4 from
each side. Another friend solves it by
first distributing the 7 on the left side
of the equation, then subtracting 28
from each side, and finally dividing
each side by 7. Which friend uses the
correct method? Explain.

Answer 1

both methods are correct

Explanation:

Given

7(x + 4) = 49 ( divide both sides by 7 )

x + 4 = 7 ( subtract 4 from both sides )

x = 3

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Given

7(x + 4) = 49 ← distribute parenthesis by 7

7x + 28 = 49 ( subtract 28 from both sides )

7x = 21 ( divide both sides by 7 )

x = 3

As shown both methods are equally valid

Answer 2

the second friend

Explanation: