Question

Solve:
4(x + 7) = 5x = 2

Answer 1

x = 26

Explanation:

4(x+7) = 5x+2 1. (4) with x and 7

4x+28 = 5x+2 2. -5x on both sides

-x+28 = 2 3. -28 on both sides

-x = -26 4. /-1 on both sides

x = 26