Answer:
x = 5/33 or 0.151515151
Step-by-step explanation:
7(-6x-2) = 8(3x-4)
step 1: simplify the equation.
-42x - 14 = 24x - 4
step 2: isolate the variable (using the balance method).
-42x - 14 + 14 = 24x - 4 + 14
-42x = 24x + 10
-42x - 24x = 24x - 24x + 10
-66x = 10
step 3: solve for x.
x = 10 ÷ -66
x = 5/33
