help me solve this linear equation -2 = -7x -4?

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2007-09-12 13:28:44 · 4 answers · asked by sheliafrnc 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

First, add 4 to both sides:

2 = -7x

Now divide by -7:

x = -2/7

Piece of cake, really.

2007-09-12 13:31:35 · answer #1 · answered by Pascal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

7x = 2 -4
7x = -2
x = -2/7

2007-09-12 20:43:21 · answer #2 · answered by mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

- 2 = - 7x - 4
7x = - 2
x = - 2/7

Answer: x = - 2/7

Proof:
- 2 = - 7(- 2/7) - 4
- 2 = 2 - 4
- 2 = - 2

2007-09-16 05:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by Jun Agruda 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

2/7 duh

2007-09-12 20:34:17 · answer #4 · answered by Inadoggy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋