Question

I need help!
- 7(x + 2) = 21​

Answer 1

x = -5

Explanation:

distribute: -7x-14 = 21

add 14 to both sides

divide by -7

x = -5

Answer 2

x = -5

Explanation:

-7(x + 2) = 21​

Divide each side by -7

-7/-7(x + 2) = 21​/-7

x+2 = -3

Subtract 2 from each side

x+2-2 = -3-2

x = -5