Question

Select the correct first step to solve the follow equation: −4(x−5)=−7x+10

Combine Like Terms


Addition Property of Equality

Distributive Property

Given


Multiplication Property of Equality

Answer 1

x = -10/3

Explanation:

−4(x−5)=−7x+10

Use the distributive property to multiply −4 by x−5.

−4x+20=−7x+10

Add 7x to both sides.

−4x+20+7x=10

Combine −4x and 7x to get 3x.

3x+20=10

Subtract 20 from 10 to get −10.

3x=−10

Divide both sides by 3.

x = -10/3