Question

Simplify and solve for x

5 (x + 20) = 7x + 30​

Answer 1

x = 35

Explanation:

5(x + 20) = 7x + 30​

Distribute the 5 on the left side by multiplying 5 by the two terms, x and 20.

5x + 100 = 7x + 30

Subtract 7x from both sides.

-2x + 100 = 30

Subtract 100 from both sides.

-2x = -70

Divide both sides by -2.

x = 35