Question

Solve for x: 4 − (x + 2) −7

x −9

Answer 1

-8x-7

Explanation:

4-(x+2)-7x-9

4-x-2-7x-9

-8x-7

Answer 2

Answer: -4x - 1

Explanation:

4-(x-2)-7

distribute the negative 1 to the parenthesis so rn u would have 4(-x+2)-7

then u would mulitply the 4 withing the parenthesis so rn u would have -4x+8-7. and now u have to combine like terms so u would get -4x-1