Question

Solve for x using distributive property

2(x+7)=13

and

5(x-7)=17

Answer 1

x= −1/2, x=52/5

Explanation:

2(x+7)=13

(2)(x)+(2)(7)=13(Distribute)

2x+14−14=13−14

2x=−1

2x/2=−1/2

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5(x−7)=17

(5)(x)+(5)(−7)=17(Distribute)

5x+−35=17

5x−35=17

5x−35+35=17+35

5x=52

5x/5=52/5