Answer
$x=-3$
Work Step by Step
We are given the equation $4(x+1)+1=-7$.
We can simplify the left side by using the distributive property.
$4x+4+1=-7$
Combine like terms on the left side.
$4x+5=-7$
Subtract 5 from both sides.
$4x=-12$
Divide both sides by 4.
$x=-3$
