Question

Solve for x. -8(-x - 1)+7=2

Answer 1

Hello @alpizar_alpizar Welcome to openstudy :)
The first thing you wanna do is distribute

Answer 2

I already did, but its way off :/

Answer 3

What did you get when you distributed?

Answer 4

8x+8+7=2

Answer 5

THat's good. What was you next step?

Answer 6

I subtracted 7 on both sides.
2-7= -5

and then I brought the 8x-8 down

8x-8=-5

then I added 8 on both sides

-5+8=3

Then i divided 8x and 3 by 8