Question

Does x equal if the problem is negative x -4x - 7 equals 5 negative 2X

Answer 1

X = - 4

Explanation:

Given in problem

- x -4x - 7 = 5 -2x

Or, -5x - 7 = 5- 2x

Or, -5x + 2x = 5 + 7

Or, -3x = 12

Or, x = -
`(12)/(3)`

∴ X = - 4 Answer