Question

What is the first step needed to solve {4/7}x-5=-13

Answer 1

You want to isolate the x so first add 5 to both sides.

`(4)/(7) x-5+5=-13+5 \\ (4)/(7) x=-8`
Now you need to divide by
`(4)/(7)` but to divide a fraction you multiply the reciprocal.

`(4)/(7)x* (7)/(4) =-8( (7)/(4)) \\ x=-14`

Hope that helps. I know you just asked for the first step but I thought it couldn't hurt to have the whole thing.

Answer 2

Start by adding 5 to both sides