Question

Solve for x
7(x-1)=5(x-3)

Answer 1

-4

Step by step explanation:

expand

7x-7=5x-15

subtract 5x

2x-7=-15

subtract -7

2x=-8

divide by 2

x=-4

Answer 2

x= -4

Explanation:

if you expand the equation you get

7x-7 = 5x-15

group the like terms together

7x-5x = -15+7

2x= -8

if you divide both sides by 2 to remain with x alone, you get

x=-4