Question

Solve for x in the equation minus 6.29 (x + 7.85) = -19.499

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To solve the equation, follow these steps:

1. Distribute -6.29 to terms inside the parentheses:
-6.29x - (6.29 * 7.85) = -19.499

2. Simplify the expression inside the parentheses:
-6.29x - 49.2965 = -19.499

3. Add 49.2965 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable term:
-6.29x = -19.499 + 49.2965
-6.29x = 29.7975

4. Divide both sides of the equation by -6.29 to solve for x:
x = 29.7975 / -6.29

5. Calculate the division:
x ≈ -4.74

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x ≈ -4.74.