Question

negative 1 over 2 x + 2 = −x + 7

Answer 1

\[\frac{-1}{2x}+2=-x +7\]
To solve for x, you need to isolate the variables. Try to combine the constants (the numbers) first.

Answer 2

\[\frac{-1}{2x+2}=-x+7\]
\[-1=(2x+2)(-x+7)\]
solve the quadratic