Answer:
x = -2
Step-by-step explanation:
40+6X = -7(4x+4)
Distribute
40 +6x = -28x -28
Add 28x to each side
40 + 6x +28x = -28x-28 +28x
40 + 34x = 28
Subtract 40 from each side
40 + 34x -40 = -28-40
34x = -68
Divide each side by 34
34x/34 = -68/34
x = -2
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]40 + 6x = - 7(4x + 4) \\ 40 + 6x = - 28x - 28 \\ 6x + 28x = - 28 - 40 \\ 34x = - 68 \\ \\ x = - \frac{68}{34} \\ \\ x = - 2[/tex]
