x4+7=3
Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.
x4=3-7
Subtract 7 from 3.
x4=-4
x4=-4
Multiply both sides of the equation by 4.
4⋅x4=4⋅-4
Cancel the common factor of 4.
Cancel the common factor.
4⋅x4=4⋅-4
Rewrite the expression.
x=4⋅-4
x=4⋅-4
Multiply 4 by -4.
x=-16
x=-16
Solve for x x/4+7=3