Question

7x = 5 + 8x
Help me pls sol

Answer 1

x = -5

Step-by-step explanation:

• 7x = 5 + 8x

• Simplify both sides of the equation

7x = 8x + 5

• Subtract 8x from both sides

7x − 8x = 8x + 5 − 8x

−x = 5

• Divide both sides by -1

-x / -1 = 5 / -1

• x = -5