Question

-7-2x=7(x+8)

What is the answer for this expression

Answer 1

x=-7

Explanation:

1. Distribute the 7 into the parenthesis: -7-2x=7x+56

2. Combine like terms by doing the opposite operation to the numbers: -7=9x+56 (added 2x to 7x)

3. Subtract 56 to each side of the equation: -63=9x

4. To isolate the variable "x," divide each side by 9: x=-7