Question

Can someone solve these for me
1. 4x + 2 = -10

2. 7x + 12 = -9
​

Answer 1

1. -3

2. -3

Explanation:

Answer 2

1. x = -3

2. x = -3

Explanation:

1.

First subtract 2.

4x = -12

Divide by 4.

x = -3

2.

Subtract 12 from both sides.

7x = -21

Divide by 7

x = -3