Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
7(-4x - 1) = 49
-28x - 7 =49
-28x = 49 + 7 = 56
x = 56/(-28) = -2
7 x - 4x = - 28x
7 x - 1 = - 7
-28x - 7 = 49
+7 both sides
-28x = 56
÷ - 28
x = 56/-28
x = - 2
I substitute to double check my answer:
- 4x
-4x-2 =8
7(8- 1)
7x 8 = 56
56-7= 49
Hope this helps!
