Question

2(7x-9)=5(x+3)
Solve for x

Answer 1

x = 3.67

Explanation:

Simplify both expressions

14x - 18 = 5x + 15

Subtract the bigger (n)x by the smaller

14x - 5x = 9x

Plus the smallest by itself, giving you:

9x - 18 = 15

+18 +18

9x = 33

Simplify ( divided by 3 )

3x = 11

x = 3.67