Question

1. -(1 + 7x) - 6(-7 - x) = 36

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the parentheses

$-1 -7x +42 +6x = 36$

Step2: Combine like terms

$(-7x+6x)+(-1+42)=36$
$-x +41=36$

Step3: Isolate the variable term

$-x=36-41$
$-x=-5$

Step4: Solve for x

$x=5$

Answer:

$x=5$