Find the solution and explain your reasoning

Answer:
x = 2.5
Step-by-step explanation:
4(x + 7) = 38
Simplify.
4x + 28 = 38
Subtract 28 from each side of the equation.
4x + 28 - 28 = 38 - 28
Simplify.
4x = 10
Divide each side by 4.
4x ÷ 4 = 10 ÷ 4
[tex]x = \frac{10}{4} \\[/tex]
[tex]x = \frac{5}{2}[/tex]
[tex]x = 2\frac{1}{2}[/tex]
x = 2.5