Tell him to stop buying shoes, you wouldnt have this questions.
that would be 1/2 :P
3(x-7)+8=-20
Multiply the bracket by 3
(3)(x)(3(-7)+8= -20
3x-21+8= -20
3x-13= -20
Move -13 to the other side. Sign changes from -13 to +13.
3x-13+13= -20+13
3x= -7
Divide by 3
3x/3= -7/3
x= -7/3 or in mixed number : -2 1/3
Answer : x= -7/3 or in mixed number : -2 1/3
Math can help you when you go to a store and buy stuff. Like when you go to the store when you're older and giving in money for what your buying. Or seeing if you have enough money to buy stuff. Hope it helps :)
