Question

What value of x satisfies the equation?
2(5x - 20) - (15 + 8x) = 7

Answer 1

Explanation:

10x-40-15+8x=7

2x-55=7

2x=7+55

2x=62

X=31

Answer 2

x=31

Explanation:

10x -40 -15-8x=7

2x - 40 -15 =7

2x -55 =7

2x-55+55 = 7 + 55

2x=62

2x/2=62/2

x=31