Solving for a Variable
Multi-Step Equations
Example 4
Solve -5x - 7 = 108
Step 1. Add 7 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable.
Step 2. Divide both sides of the resulting equation by -5 and simplify.
Step 3. Check the solution.
Solve -5x - 7 = 108
Step 1. Add 7 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable.
Step 2. Divide both sides of the resulting equation by -5 and simplify.
Step 3. Check the solution.