Question

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

Answer 1

A. x = -3

Explanation:

5 + 6x = 2x - 7

5 + 7 = 2x - 6x

12 = -4x

12/-4 = x

-3 = x

Answer 2

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

Start by subtracting
`2x` from both sides of the equation. Our goal is to isolate the variable.
`5+4x=-7`

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

Finally, divide both sides by
`4`.
`x=\boxed{-3}`