How do you solve #-116= - 4+ 7( x - 8)#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-10T04:35:11

#x=-8#

#-116 = -4+7(x-8)#

Distribute

#-116=-4 + 7(x)+(7)(-8)#

#-116=-4+7x -56#

#-116 = 7x - 60#

Now we need to flip the equation

#7x - 60 = -116#

Add #60# on both sides

#7x - 60 + 60 = -116 + 60#

#7x = -56#

Divide both sides by #7#

#(7x)/7 = (-56)/7#

#x=-8#