Question
Class 7MathematicsAlgebraic Expressions

If A = -(2x + 3), B = -3(x – 2) and C = -2x + 7. Find the value of k if (A + B + C) = kx.

Verified Answer

A + B + C = -(2x + 13) – 3(x – 2) + (-2x + 7)

= -2x – 13 – 3x + 6 – 2x + 7

= -2x – 3x – 2x – 13 + 6 + 7

= -7x

Since A + B + C = kx

-7x = kx

Thus, k = -7