Question

Use the distributive property to solve the equation
what is -7× + 5 =28​

Answer 1

23/-7

Step-by-step explanation:

-7x + 5 = 28

-5 -5

-7x = 23

/-7 /-7

x = 23/-7

Answer 2

x = -23/7

Explanation:

-7x+5 = 28

You cannot use the distributive property to solve this

Subtract 5 from each side

-7x+5-5=28-5

-7x =23

Divide each side by -7

-7x/-7 = 23/-7

x = -23/7