Question

What is the solution to the equation

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

Answer choices:
A: -9
B: 1.5
C: 3.2
D: 9

Answer 1

Answer:B

Explanation:

Answer 2

x=1.5

Explanation:

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

5x+10=28-7x

5x=28-7x-10

5x=-7x+18

5x+7x=18

12x=18

x=18/12

x=3/2

decimal form:1.5