Q. Solve the following equation for x. Express your answer in the simplest form.2(−7x−7)=−7x+28
Distribute 2: First, we need to distribute the 2 across the terms inside the parentheses on the left side of the equation.2(−7x−7)=−7x+28−14x−14=−7x+28
Add 14x: Next, we will add 14x to both sides of the equation to get all the x terms on one side.−14x+14x−14=−7x+14x+280x−14=7x+28
Add 14: Now, we will add 14 to both sides of the equation to isolate the constant terms on one side.0x−14+14=7x+28+140x=7x+42
Simplify equation: Since 0x is 0, we can simplify the equation further.0=7x+42
Subtract 42: Next, we will subtract 42 from both sides of the equation to solve for x.0−42=7x+42−42−42=7x
Divide by 7: Finally, we will divide both sides of the equation by 7 to find the value of x.−42/7=7x/7x=−6
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