Question

What is the value of x for the givin equation 4-2(x+7)=3(x+5)

Answer 1

-5

Explanation:

`4-2x-14=3x+15\\-2x-10=3x+15\\-5x=25\\x=-5`

Answer 2

x=-5

Explanation:

4-2(x+7)=3(x+5)

Distribute

4 - 2x -14 = 3x +15

Combine like terms

-2x-10 = 3x+15

Add 2x to each side

-2x -10 +2x = 3x+2x+15

-10 =5x+15

Subtract 15 to each side

-10-15 =5x-15+15

-25 = 5x

Divide each side by 5

-25/5 = 5x/5

-5 =x