Question

Help Wanted 50 Point Reward!

Answer 1

5(x - 7) = 35
5x - 35 = 35
- means negative so -35 + 35 is 0
And 35 + 35 is 70
5x = 70
Divide both sides by 5
70 divided by 5 is 14

X = 14

Answer 2

5 (x - 7) = 35

Explanation:

if each person initially had $x, after paying $7 then each person has$ (x - 7) left their total money is $35 so

solving for x

5x - 35 = 35

5x = 35 + 35

5x = 70

x= 70/5

x = 14