Question

5(x-7) = 6(x+2)
please help ... I got 11x = -23??​

Answer 1

`x = -47`

Explanation:

1. Use the distributive property

5 ( x - 7 ) = 6 ( x + 2 ) → 5x - 35 = 6x + 12

2. Subtract 5x from both sides of the equation

5x - 5x -35 = 6x - 5x + 12 → -35 = x + 12

3. Subtract 12 from both sides

-35 - 12 = x + 12 - 12 → -47 = x

4. So, the answer is

`x = -47`