What is the answer to -282=-6(5+7x)

x = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

We have to isolate x.

-282 = -6(5+7x)

Distribute.

-282 = -30 - 42x

Add 30 to both sides.

-252 = -42x

Divide both sides by -42.

6 = x

none.

step-by-step explanation:

m

1

=

5

m1=5

b

=

−

1

b=-1

find the slope and y-intercept of the second equation.

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m

2

=

0

m2=0

b

=

−

6

b=-6

compare the slopes

m

m of the two equations.

m

1

=

5

,

m

2

=

0

m1=5,m2=0

compare the two slopes in the decimal form. if the slopes are equal, then the lines are parallel. if the slopes are not equal, then the lines are not parallel.

m

1

=

5

,

m

2

=

0

m1=5,m2=0