Question

What is the solution to -6 + 5(1-x) = - 13 – 7 x?

Answer 1

sorry this so sloppy, hope this helps!!

Answer 2

x=-6

Explanation:

`-6+5(1-x)=-13-7x`

1) Using the distributive property distribute the 5 to the equation in the parenthesis

`-6+5-5x=-13-7x`

2) Combine the -6 and 5

`-1-5x=-13-7x`

3) Add 1 to both sides.

`-1(+1)-5x=-13(+1)-7x`

`-5x=-12-7x`

4) Add 7x to both sides

`-5x(+7x)=-12-7x(+7x)\\ 2x=-12`

5) Divide both sides by 2 to isolate the x.

`(2x)/(2) =(-12)/(2)\\ x=-6`