document.write( "Question 924325: How do I solve the following?
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document.write( "8(x+1)+2=7x-(x-2) \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #560757 by Rongtian(7) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! First distribute and obtain 8x+8+2=7x-x+2. Now, combine like terms and isolate the variable, in this case, x. 8x+10=6x+2. 2x=-8 and x=-4. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |