Question

What is the value of x for the given equation? 4-2(X +7) =3 ( X +5)

Answer 1

Explanation:

4 - 2(x + 7) = 3(x + 5) Remove the brackets.

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

-2x- 10 = 3x + 15 Add 2x to both sides

- 10 = 2x + 3x + 15 Combine

-10 = 5x + 15 Subtract 15 from both sides

-10 - 15 = 5x Combine the left side

-25 = 5x Divide by 5

-25/5 = 5x/5

x = - 5