Solve equation X/4-7=-3
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the equation:
x/4 - 7 = -3
Solve for x.
Solution:
In order to solve for x, we first need to multiply both sides of the equation by 4 in order to cancel out x/4.
x/4 - 7 = -3
(4)( x/4 - 7 )= -3 (4)
x - 28 = -12
Transpose -28 to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
x = -12 + 28
x = 16
Final answer:
x = 16