How do you solve 2x+7= -172x+7=17?

2 Answers
Mar 4, 2018

x=-12x=12

Explanation:

2x+7= -172x+7=17

2x= -17-72x=177

2x= -24 2x=24

(Divide both sides by 22)

x=-12x=12

Mar 4, 2018

x=-12x=12

Explanation:

2x+7=-172x+7=17

Start by subtracting 77 from both sides

2x + 7 - 7 = -17 - 72x+77=177

2x = -242x=24

Then divide both sides by 22

(cancel2x)/cancel2=(-24)/2

x=-12