Question

Explain in two steps- -21 = 4x + 7

Answer 1

Explanation:

1.) Subtract 7 from both sides

2.) Divide both sides by 4

Answer 2

Answer: x = -7

Explanation:

We're asked to solve the equation -21 = 4x + 7 in two steps.

These are the steps :

• subtract 7 from both sides
• divide both sides by 4

steps below :

-21 = 4x + 7

-21 - 7 = 4x

-28 = 4x

-7 = x