Question

The solution of the equation 10 - (x +2) = 7x is -
5
-2
0
1

Answer 1

1

Explanation:

1) 10-x-2=7x

2) -x + 8 = 7x

3) 8x=8

4) x=1

Answer 2

`x=1`

Explanation:

We have the equation

`10-(x+2)=7x`

The first thing we need to do is distribute the negative throughout the parenthesis

`10-x-2=7x`

Now, we can combine like terms

`8-x=7x`

Now we can add x to each side

`8x=8`

And lastly, we can divide each side by 8

`x=1`

Our last step is to check our answer

`10-(1+2)=7(1)\\\\10-(3)=7\\\\7=7`