Question

What is the answer to 7 (x-3) -2

Answer 1

7x - 23

Explanation:

7(x-3) -2 Use distributive property

7x - 21 - 2 combine like terms.

7x - 23 <----- This is your answer

Answer 2

Hi there!

Your answer is;

x = 3 & 2/7ths

Explanation:

7(x-3)-2

7x -21 -2

7x -23

The simplified equation is 7x-23

To solve for x:

7x-23

+23

7x= 23

/7

x = 3 & 2/7ths

Hope this helps