Question

What is the value of x in the equation
5(2x-7)=15x-10?

Answer 1

x = -5

Explanation:

First distribute the 5 on the right side of the equation.

10x - 35 = 15x - 10

Then subtract 10x on each side

-35 = 5x - 10

Then add 10 on each side

-25 = 5x

Divide 5 on each side to get x

-25 / 5 = -5

I hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

`\sf x=-5`

Explanation:

`\sf 5(2x-7)=15x-10\\10x-35=15x-10\\10x-35+35=15x-10+35\\10x=15x+25\\10x-15x=15x+25-15x\\-5x=25\\\cfrac{-5x}{-5}=\cfrac{25}{-5}\\x=-5`