Question

Find the x if 4x(-7)=2x-1

Answer 1

Answer:

if it's 4x(-7) = 2x -1

then , (-28x) = 2x - 1

=> 1 = 2x + 28x

=> 30x = 1

=> x = 1/30

but

if its 4×(-7) = 2x -1

then , (-28) = 2x - 1

=> 2x = (-28)+1

=> 2x = -27

=> x = (-27/2)