Answer:
Explanation:
3/4x + 5 = 5 -2( x + 7 )
First, use Distributive Property.
-2 ( x + 7 ) --> -2x - 14
3/4x + 5 = 5 -2x - 14
Next, you can get rid of the fraction by multiplying EVERYTHING by 4...
3x + 20 = 20 - 8x - 56
Then, move x by subtracting 3x on BOTH sides...
20 = 20 - 11x - 56
Combine like terms...
20 = - 11x - 36
Add 36 on BOTH sides...
56 = - 11x
Divide -11 on BOTH sides...
56/11 = 5.09 repeating
x = 5.0909090909090909...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but there you go!