Question

Solve: negative 1 over 2 x + 2 = −x + 7

10

5 over 2

2 over 5

20

Answer 1

This the begining equation correct? \[\frac{ -1 }{ 2x+2 } = -x+7\]

Answer 2

or is it (1/2)x + 2 = -x + 7 ?

Answer 3

Didn't you just post this and get 10?

Answer 4

-1/2x+2=-x+7

Answer 5

multiply both sides by -2 to get rid of the (-1/2)x

Answer 6

i didnt understand it

Answer 7

ok

Answer 8

\[-\frac{1}{2}x+2=-x+7\]
\[x-4=2x-14\]
\[x-4+(14)=2x-14+(14)\]
\[x-10=2x\]
\[-10=-x\]
\[?=x\]

Answer 9

so ten

Answer 10

Yep

Answer 11

Need help with anything else?

Answer 12

Imagine you are teaching a fellow student how to solve:
3 − 5(x + 2) = 3(x + 1) + 6

In your own words, explain the process for solving this equation. Please include your work at each step of the process along with the final answer.