How do you solve #-98= - 7x - 8( 1+ x )#?
1 Answer
x = 6
Explanation:
First, write out the problem.
Before you do anything else, make the subtraction signs addition signs, followed by a subtraction symbol.
Then, use the distributive property and multiply:
After all that, it should looks like this:
Then, combine like terms
Now, you add eight to both sides
You will now have this:
Finally, divide