4−2x=−5(x+7)

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Put the steps of solving the equation for x
in order from the first step through finding the value of x
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4−2x=−5(x+7)

3x = -39

3x/3 = -39/3

4 - 4 + 3x= -35 - 4

4 + 3x= -35

4 - 2x + 5x= -5x + 5x - 35

x= -13

Answer 1

1. Distribute the -5 on the right side of the equation: 4 - 2x = -5x - 35
2. Add 5x to both sides to isolate x: 4 - 2x + 5x = -5x + 5x - 35
3. Simplify the left side to 3x: 4 + 3x = -35
4. Subtract 4 from both sides: 4 + 3x - 4 = -35 - 4
5. Simplify to get 3x = -39
6. Divide by 3 to solve for x: 3x / 3 = -39 / 3
7. Simplify to find x = -13