This is some simple Algebra
So it's 4x+16=-2
We subtract 16 from both sides
4x=-18
Sivide both sides by 4
X=-4.5
If you need more of an explanation I am happy to elaborate
"The product" means you're multiplying the two numbers.
"a number" refers to a variable.
"increased" means you're adding.
2x + 7 = -36
Answer:
on the second one you put 5 basketballs and four baseballs
on the third one you in think your gonna put the same thing as the first one
I am not sure about the last sorry in advance
I would minus 2 from both sides of the equation so that it becomes: