Answer:
x=9
Step-by-step explanation:
−7(x+7)+53=13−8x
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
−7(x+7)+53=13−8x
(−7)(x)+(−7)(7)+53=13+−8x(Distribute)
−7x+−49+53=13+−8x
(−7x)+(−49+53)=−8x+13(Combine Like Terms)
−7x+4=−8x+13
−7x+4=−8x+13
Step 2: Add 8x to both sides.
−7x+4+8x=−8x+13+8x
x+4=13
Step 3: Subtract 4 from both sides.
x+4−4=13−4
x=9
