Question

Solve for x. Show all work please!

3(x + 5) = x - 7

Answer 1

3x+15=x-7
2x=-22
x=-11

Answer 2

`\displaystyle -11 = x`

Step-by-step Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 15 = x - 7

- 3x + 7 - 3x + 7

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`\displaystyle (22)/(-2) = (-2x)/(-2) \\ \\ -11 = x`

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