Question

what is -7x - 8 = 27

Answer 1

Answer:

$- 7x - 8 = 27 \\ \\ - 7x = 27 + 8 \\ \\ - 7x = 35 \\ \\ x = \frac{35}{7} \\ \\ x = 5$

Answer 2

Answer:

x = -5

Step-by-step explanation:

-7x - 8 = 27

-7x - 8 + 8= 27 + 8

-7x = 35

x = 35 ÷  (-7)

x = -5