Question

Solve -4(3x – 7) = 52 for x.

Answer 1

Your answer is x= -2

Explanation:

`-4(3x-7)=52` divide both sides by -4

`( -4(3x-7))/(-4) = (52)/(-4)` cross out -4 and divide 52 by -4= -13

`(3x-7) = -13` add 7 to both sides -13+7=-6

`3x= -6` divide both sides by 3

`(3x)/(3) = (-6)/(3)` cross out the 3 and divide -6 by 3 = -2

`x=-2`

Answer 2

x = -2

Explanation:

First, distribute:

-12x + 28 = 52

Then, subtract 28 on both sides:

-12x = 24

Finally, divide -12 on both sides:

x = -2

Hope this helps!