Question

Solve the equation.

Distribute: 4-2(x+7) = 3(x+5)
Combine Terms: 4-2x-14 = 3×+15
-10-2×= 3×+15
+10 +10
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-2× = 3× + 25
-3x -3x
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-5× = +25
÷ -5 ÷ -5
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ANSWER : x = -5

Part 2 : What is the value of x for the given equation ?
4-2(×+7)=3(×+5)
ANSWER : × = -5 ​

Answer 1

- 5

Explanation:

Solve for x

4-2(×+7)=3(×+5)

We open the bracket :

4 - 2x - 14 = 3x + 15

Collect like terms

-2x - 3x = 15 + 14 - 4

-5x = 25

Divide both sides by - 5

-5x/-5 = 25 / - 5

x = - 5