Question

Solve for x.
8(x + 1) - 31x + 4) = 7(2 - x)

Answer 1

Answer: -8.5625

Explanation:

Use the distributive property.... ex: 8(x+1)= 8x+1 (by multiplying both by 8)

8x+1-31x-124=14-7x

Combine like variables

-23x-123=14-7x

Bring like variables to the same side of the equation by changing the sign(+,-)

-16x=137

Divide -16 by both sides

x=-8.5625