Question

Solve the equation. Check your solution, if possible. 2(x + 4) = -5x + 1

Answer 1

$2(x + 4) = -5x + 1 \\ 2x + 8 = - 5x + 1 \\ 2x + 5x = 1 - 8 \\ 7x = - 7 \\ x = \frac{ - 7}{7} \\ x = - 1 \\ \\ check \\ 2( - 1 + 4) = - 5 \times ( - 1) + 1 \\ - 2 + 8 = 5 + 1 \\ 6 = 6$
answer is x= -1