Question

how do i sovle -8(x-7)=-8(1+3x)

Answer 1

First, simplify the equation by distributing and combining like terms:

-8x + 56 = -8 - 24x

-8x + (24x) + 56 = -8 - 24x + (24x)

16x + 56 = -8

16x + 56 - (56) = -8 - (56)

16x = -64

16x/(16) = -64/(16)

x = -4