Question

Solve for x
give an exact answer

Answer 1

x = -1

Explanation:

0.5(5-7x)=8-(4x+6) note.......0.5 = 1/2

(1/2) ( 5 - 7x) = 8 - 4x - 6

(1/2) (5 - 7x) = 2 - 4x multipy through by 2

5 - 7x = 4 - 8x add 8x to both sides.......subtract 5 from both sides

x = -1