Question

36 -5x = 7x +48
Which value of x makes the equation true?

Answer 1

`x=-5(1)/(3)`

Explanation:

36 - 5x = 7x + 48

3x - 5x + 5x = 7x + 5x + 48

3x = 12x + 48

3x - 12x = 12x - 12x + 48

- 9x = 48

- 9x ÷ - 9 = 48 ÷ - 9

`x=-5(1)/(3)`

Answer 2

36-12x=48
-12x=12
X=-1