Question

solve the equation for x.
7(x - 8) + 8 = -48
x = \square (type an integer or a fraction. simplify your answer.)

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 8 from both sides

$7(x-8)+8-8=-48-8$
$7(x-8)=-56$

Step2: Divide by 7 on both sides

$\frac{7(x-8)}{7}=\frac{-56}{7}$
$x-8=-8$

Step3: Add 8 to both sides

$x-8+8=-8+8$
$x=0$

Answer:

$0$