Question

Solve the equation 7x-4(-4x-16)= -166

Answer 1

x= -10

Explanation:

7x-4(-4x-16)=-166 foil the ()

7x+16x+64= -166 combine terms

23x+64= -166 subtract 64 to both sides

23x= -230 divide by 23

x= -10

Answer 2

Answer: x = -10

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