Question

Whats the answer to 1+3x=-2(x+7)

Answer 1

x = -3

Explanation:

1+3x=-2(x+7)

Distribute

1+3x = -2x-14

Add 2x to each side

1+3x+2x = -2x+2x-14

1+5x = -14

Subtract 1 from each side

1-1+5x= -14-1

5x = -15

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = -15/5

x = -3