Question

put the steps of solving the equation for X in order from the first step through finding the value of x.
4 - 2x = -5 (x + 7)

Answer 1

1. Distribute the -5 to the terms inside the parentheses: -5(x + 7) = -5x - 35
2. Simplify the equation by combining like terms: 4 - 2x = -5x - 35
3. Add 5x to both sides of the equation: 4 - 2x + 5x = -5x - 35 + 5x
4. Simplify the equation further: 4 + 3x = -35
5. Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation: 4 + 3x - 4 = -35 - 4
6. Simplify the equation: 3x = -39
7. Divide both sides of the equation by 3: 3x/3 = -39/3
8. Simplify the equation further: x = -13

Therefore, the value of x is -13.