How do I solve this problem? - 1/2 (4x-7) = - 8x

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Beau Beasley

3 August, 15:42

How do I solve this problem? - 1/2 (4x-7) = - 8x

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Cheyanne · Answer 1

x=7/20

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

(-1/2) (4x-7) = 8x (-12) (4x) + (-1/2) (-7) = 8x (Distribute) - 2x+7/2=8x

Step 2: Subtract 8x from both sides.

-2x+7/2-8x=8x-8x-10x+7/2=0

Step 3: Subtract 7/2 from both sides.

-10x+7/2-7/2=0-7/2-10x=-7/2

Step 4: Divide both sides by - 10.

-10x/-10=-7/2/-10x=7/20