Question

How to find x ??
-x+7=-4x–20

Answer 1

x= -9

Explanation:

-x+7= -4x-20

Move the variable to the left side and change its sign.

-x+4x+7=-20

Move constant to the right side and change its sign.

-x=4x= -20-7

Collect the like terms.

3x= -27

Divide both sides of the equation by 3.

x= -9