232k views
5 votes
Solve for x: 1/2(6x - 10) = 2x - 7

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

X=-2

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

1/2(6x-10)=2x-7

(1/2)(6x)+(1/2)(-10)=2x+-7(Distribute)

3x+-5=2x+-7

3x-5=2x-7

Step 2: Subtract 2x from both sides.

3x-5-2x=2x-7-2x

X-5=-7

Step 3: Add 5 to both sides.

X-5+5=-7+5

X=-2

Hope this helps

User Leebickmtu
by
4.8k points