Question

Solve for x.
7(x+2) = 6(x+5)
O x=-44
O X=-16
O x= 44
O x= 16

Answer 1

x = 16

Explanation:

7(x + 2) = 6(x + 5)

First, to start solving this problem, we have to distribute the "7" to the "x + 2" in the parenthesis and the "6" to the "x + 5" in the parenthesis.

7x + 14 = 6x + 30

Next, let's subtract "6x" from both sides of this equation!

x + 14 = 30

Now, we have to subtract "14" from both sides of the equation.

x = 16

Lastly! Let's make sure our "x=" equation is correct by inputting our value into the "x" values.

7(16 + 2) = 6(16 + 5)

7(18) = 6(21)

126 = 126

Since our equations equal each other we know that our x-value is correct!

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