Answer:
A. x = -40
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
Equality Properties
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Define
-3.5(x + 12) = -2x + 18
Step 2: Solve for x
- Distribute -3.5: -3.5x - 42 = -2x + 18
- Add 3.5x on both sides: -42 = 1.5x + 18
- Subtract 18 on both sides: -60 = 1.5x
- Divide 1.5 on both sides: -40 = x
- Rewrite: x = -40