Question

Is 10x-5=8x-2x + 7 -2 equivalent?

Answer 1

Answer: No

Step-by-step explanation: To find whether these are equivalent, we first need to simplify the equation on the right.

8x-2x+7-2

8x-2x+5 (work- 7-2 = 5)

6x+5 (work- 8x-2x=6x) These are like terms, so we can subtract them

now that we have simplified, let's write the equations once again.

10x-5=6x+5

they are surely not equivalent

Answer 2

2.5

Explanation:

Lets simpify one side first

8x - 2x + 7 +2

8-2 = 6

so 6x

7-2 = 5

6x+9

10x - 5 = 6x +5

(You add 5 due to it being negative on the other side)

+5 +5

10x= 6x +10

-6x -6x

4x = 10

Divide each side by 4

x = 2.5 or 10/4 or 5/2