Answer:
x = 2.5
Step-by-step explanation:
4( x + 7) = 38
step 1 distribute the 4 to the x and 7
4 * x = 4x
4 * 7 = 28
we now have 4x + 28 = 38
step 2 subtract 28 from each side
28 - 28 cancels out
38 - 28 = 10
we now have 4x = 10
step 3 divide each side by 4
4x / 4 = x
10 / 4 = 2.5
we're left with x = 2.5
