What is the solution to the equation below? 5 + 6x = 2x - 7 A. x = -3 B. X = 1.5 C. x= -1.5 D. X = 3

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Rnwood · Answer 1 · 2020-10-23T10:23:47+0000

$\huge\boxed{\text{A.}\ x=-3}$

Start by subtracting
from both sides of the equation. Our goal is to isolate the variable.
5+4x=-7

Now, subtract
on both sides.
4x=-12

Finally, divide both sides by
.
$x=\boxed{-3}$