Question

When solving -1/8(x+35)=-7, what is the correct sequence of operations?

Answer 1

-1 /8 x (x + 35) = -7

- (x + 35) / 8 = -7

(-x - 35) / 8 = -7

-x-35/8 = -7

-x-35 = -7 x 8

-x-35 = -56

-x = -56 + 35

-x = -21

x= 21