x + 7 = -12
x/-3 = -4
-12x = 144
Distribute -4(x - 9)
What is the first step? 4x - 6 = -12
x/-5 + 9 = 16 What is the second step?
Distribute 4(x - 9)
What is the second step step? 4x - 6 = -12
x - 7 = 12
x/-5 + 9 = 16 What is the first step?
-12
Add 6
4x - 36
Divide by 4 on both sides.
12
19
-4x + 36
Multiply by -5 on both sides.
-19
Subtract 9 on both sides.