4(x + 7) + 5(x - 3) - 2x
4(x) + 4(7) + 5(x) - 5(3) - 2x
4x + 28 + 5x - 12 - 2x
4x + 5x - 2x + 28 - 12
9x - 2x + 16
7x - 16
An absolute value is always a positive value
The absolute value for |-43| would be 43
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
If you're trying to isolate the variable the first thing you would want to do is actually add 9 to both sides.