Question

solve for x. (x - 1)=-4x + 34 a. 7 b. 8 c. 11 d. 10

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the left - hand side

$(x - 1)=x-1$

Step2: Set up the equation

$x - 1=-4x + 34$

Step3: Add 4x to both sides

$x+4x - 1=-4x+4x + 34$
$5x - 1=34$

Step4: Add 1 to both sides

$5x-1 + 1=34 + 1$
$5x=35$

Step5: Divide both sides by 5

$\frac{5x}{5}=\frac{35}{5}$
$x = 7$

Answer:

A. 7