4. What is the solution to the equation -3.5(x + 12) = -2x + 18?
A. X = -40
C. X=4
B. X=-4
D. X= 40

A. x = -40

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Equality Properties

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

-3.5(x + 12) = -2x + 18

Step 2: Solve for x

function 2 has a greater rate of change than function 1

function 2 has a greater y-intercept than function 1

step-by-step explanation:

x=-7

step-by-step explanation:

x+3=-10

-10+3=-7

x=-7