Question

The sum of 7 times a number and 6 is 9

Answer 1

x≈ -4.71

Explanation:

7(x+6)=9

Distribute the 7 into the parenthesis.

7x+ 7(6)= 9

Multiply the numbers.

7x+ 42= 9

Subtract from both sides.

7x+42= 9

-42 -42

Now, divide to both sides.

7x= -33

7 7

x= -4.71428571429

x≈ -4.71