Question

Find the value of x. 5x+18+2x=5

Answer 1

X=-1.9

solution

`5x + 18 + 2x = 5 \\ or \: 5x + 2x + 18 = 5 \\ or \: 7x + 18 = 5 \\ or7x = 5 - 18 \\ or \: 7x = - 13 \\ \: x = - (13)/(7)`

X=-1.9

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Answer 2

Answer: x=-1.9

Explanation:

`5x+2x=7x`

`7x+18=5`

-18 on both sides

`7x=-13`

divide 7 on both sides

`x=-1.9`