8. Put the steps of solving the equation for x in order from the first step through finding the value of x.
4 - 2x = -5 (x + 7)
Put these steps in order options are:
3x/3 = -39/3
3x = -39
4 + 3x = -35
4 - 4 + 3x = -35 - 4
4 - 2x = -5x - 35
4 - 2x + 5x = -5x + 5x - 35
x = -13
1. Distribute the -5 to both terms inside the parentheses: 4 - 2x = -5x - 35
2. Combine like terms on both sides of the equation: 4 - 2x + 5x = -5x + 5x - 35
3. Simplify the equation: 4 + 3x = -35
4. Add 4 to both sides of the equation: 4 - 4 + 3x = -35 - 4
5. Simplify the equation: 3x = -39
6. Divide both sides of the equation by 3: 3x/3 = -39/3
7. Simplify the equation: x = -13