Question

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. The solution process is shown for an equation. Justify each step in the process with the appropriate property 2x + 5 = -7 (x-2)

Answer 1

x = 1

Explanation:

Given the equation :

2x + 5 = -7 (x-2)

Open The bracket

2x + 5 = - 7x + 14

Collect like terms :

2x + 7x = 14 - 5

9x = 9

Divide both sides by 9

9x /9 = 9/9

x = 1