To multiply values with exponents we can sue the following rule (assuming both numbers are in the same base):
In this case we have:
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
x=-2
-4(x-7)=36
divide both sides by four
x-7=-9
move constant to the right and change its sign
x=-9+7
calculate the sum
76
Because 11*8=88 and 4*3=12
88-12=76