Question

Solve -4(3x-7) =40 for x

Answer 1

x = -1

Explanation:

-4(3x-7) =40

Divide each side by -4

-4(3x-7)/-4 =40/-4

3x-7 = -10

Add 7 to each side

3x-7+7 = -10+7

3x = -3

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 = -3/3

x = -1