Answer:
x=−5
Explanation:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
−2(4x+3)−(x−7)=46
−2(4x+3)+−1(x−7)=46(Distribute the Negative Sign)
−2(4x+3)+−1x+(−1)(−7)=46
−2(4x+3)+−x+7=46
(−2)(4x)+(−2)(3)+−x+7=46(Distribute)
−8x+−6+−x+7=46
(−8x+−x)+(−6+7)=46(Combine Like Terms)
−9x+1=46
−9x+1=46
Step 2: Subtract 1 from both sides.
−9x+1−1=46−1
−9x=45
Step 3: Divide both sides by -9.
−9x
−9
=
45
−9
x=−5
Answer:x = - 5
Step-by-step explanation:
Fist distribute the -2(4x+3) - (x-7)
-8x -6 - (x - 7) next, get rid of the parenthesis by distributing the -1
-8x-6+( -x+7)=46
combine like terms -8-x= -9x
-6+7=1
write in order-9x+1=46
-9x+1-1=46-1
-9x=45
divide both sides by -9
x= -5
