Question

7(x–1)–5(2x+2)=49
Please answer!

Answer 1

x = -22

Explanation:

7(x-1)-5(2x-2)=49

Step 1: Distribute

7x-7-10x-10=49

Step 2: Add like terms

-3x-17=49

Step 3: Add on both sides of the equation

-3x=66

Step 4: Divide both sides by -3 for the answer

x=-22

Answer 2

x=-22

Explanation:

7(x–1)–5(2x+2)=49

7x-7-10x-10=49

-3x-17=49

-3x=66

x=-22