Question

Solve the Equation. 4-2 (x+7) = 3 (x+5)

Answer 1

4 - 2*x- 2 * 7 = 3xx + 3 * 15
4 - 2x- 14 = 3x+ 45
4 - 14 - 45 = 3x+ 2x
-55 = 5x
5x= - 55
x= - 55/5
x= - 11

Answer 2

x = -5

Explanation:

4 -2(x+7) = 3(x+5)

Use the distributive property to simplify.

4 - 2x - 14 = 3x + 15

Combine like terms.

-10 - 2x = 3x + 15

Subtract 15 on both times,

-25 - 2x = 3x

Add 2x on both sides.

-25=5x

Divide 5 on both sides.

x=-5