Question

Solve using inverse operations. Check your solution.
4 + 5(x + 2) = 7x

Answer 1

4+5=9

9(x+2)=7x

9x+18=7x

9x-7x=2x

2x=18

X=9

Answer 2

4 +5x + 10 = 7x

-5x. -5x

4 +10 = 2x

14 = 2x

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2 2

( x= 7 )

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