Question

The solution of the equation 5 - 2x = -4x – 7 is

1.
1
2.
2
3.
-2
A
-6

Answer 1

x = -6.

Explanation:

5 -2x = -4x - 7

Add '4x' to both sides:

5 - 2x + 4x + -4x + 4x -7

5 + 2x = -7

Subtract '5' from both sides:

5 - 5 + 2x = -7 - 5

2x = -12

Divide both sides by '2':

x = -6.