Solve for x: 2(x + 4) – 7 = -7.
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First subtract -7: 2(x + 4) = 0. Then divide by 2: x + 4 = 0. Finally subtract 4, giving x = -4.
Solve for x: 2(x + 4) – 7 = -7.
First subtract -7: 2(x + 4) = 0. Then divide by 2: x + 4 = 0. Finally subtract 4, giving x = -4.