Question

Enter the value for x that makes the equation 7 + 6x – 4 + 2x = -37 true. Help!

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=-5$

Step-by-step explanation:

Combine all like terms using addition and subtraction as necessary. Make sure to keep the symbol in front of any term when rearranging (ie. -4):

$(7-4)+(6x+2x)=-37\\\\3+8x=-37$

Use inverse operations to isolate the variable. Subtract 3 from both sides, the 3 will cancel out:

$3-3+8x=-37-3\\\\8x=-40$

Use inverse operations to isolate x. Divide both sides by 8, the 8 will cancel out:

$\frac{8x}{8} =\frac{-40}{8} \\\\x=-5$

The value of x for the given equation is -5.

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