Solve the equation.
-$$- 7 ( x + 2 ) = - 49$$
A) $\{ - 47 \}$
B) $\{ - 51 \}$
C) $\{ 9 \}$
D) $\{ 5 \}$

Name: Solve the equation. -\[- 7 ( x + 2 ) = - 49\] A) $\{ - 47 \}$ B) $\{ - 51 \}$ C) $\{ 9 \}$ D) $\{ 5 \}$
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First, distribute the -7 across the parentheses: -7(x + 2) = -7x - 14. The equation becomes -7x - 14 = -49. Adding 14 to both sides gives -7x = -35. Dividing both sides by -7 gives x = 5.

Solve the Equation −7(x+2)=−49- 7 ( x + 2 ) = - 49−7(x+2)=−49

Solve the Equation $- 7 ( x + 2 ) = - 49$