Question

Which equation is equivalent to 5 – 2x = 12

-2x = 7
2x = 17
2x =7
-2x =17

PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

5-2x=12

-5. -5

-2x=7 so ans shld be -2x=7

Answer 2

-2x = 7

Explanation:

Problem to solve:

5 - 2x = 12

Step 1:

We need to isolate the dependent variable x, we can do that by subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation.

=

-2x = 7

Step 2: (to find x)

Divide both sides of the equation by -2

=

`x = -(7)/(2)`

Hope this helped :)