Answer:
or
Step-by-step explanation:
Make the mixed number a fraction.
Multiply straight across
x = -2
x + 7(x + 1)
7x + 7
x + 7x + 7
8x + 7
x + 7(x + 1) = 8x + 7
Combing like terms you have 0.25k - k = -0.75k
and 1.5 - 3.5 = -2.0
The answer would be -0.75k - 2.0