Answer:
x = 15.7
Explanation:
-5(7x + 2) = 200
1) According to PEMDAS, solve/combine like terms within the parenthesis first; however, since we can't do that, distribute -5 to 7x and +2:
-35x - 10 = 200
2) Get x by itself by dividing both sides by -35:
-35x - 10 200
_______ = _____
-35 -35
x - 10 = 5.7
3) Get x by itself by adding 10 to both sides:
x - 10 + 10 = 5.7 + 10
x = 15.7