What is 4 (7 - x) = 16

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

4 (7 - x) = 16 (divide both sides by 4)

7 - x = 4 (subtract 7 from both sides)

- x = - 3 (multiply both sides by - 1)

x = 3

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute into the parenthesis.

4 (7) - 4 (x) = 16

Multiply.

28-4x = 16

Subtract to both sides.

28-4x = 16

-28 - 28

Then, divide both sides by 4 to isolate the variable.

-4x = - 12

-4 - 4

x = 3