Solve the equation. −7−2x=7(x+8)

Question

(1 point)
Responses

x=−19
x is equal to negative 1 ninth

x=−53
x is equal to negative 5 thirds

x=−7
x is equal to negative 7

x=5

Answer 1

To solve the equation, first distribute the 7 on the right side:

-7 - 2x = 7x + 56

Combine like terms:

-7 - 2x = 7x + 56
-7 = 9x + 56

Subtract 56 from both sides:

-7 - 56 = 9x
-63 = 9x

Divide by 9:

x = -7

So, x = -7.