Question

Solve and describe the steps used to find x for the equation :
7x - 4 = -4x + 18

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation:

`7x - 4 = - 4x + 8 \\ 7x + 4x = 18 + 4 \\ 11x = 22 \\ x = 2`

Answer 2

Isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

x = 2

Explanation: