Question

Solve for . Simplify your answer as much as possible. please help

Answer 1

`x=-6`

Explanation:

So we have the equation:

`-34=7(x+8)+8x`

First, distribute the 7 into the (x+8) and simplify:

`-34=7(x)+7(8)+8x\\-34=7x+56+8x`

Combine the like terms 7x and 8x by adding them together:

`-34=56+15x`

Subtract 56 from both sides to isolate the x:

`-34-56=15x+56-56\\15x=-90`

Divide both sides by 15 to get x:

`x=-90/15=-6`