Question

5. 2x + 5 - 7x = 15
6.
X=

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Answer 1

2x+5-7x=15

-5x+5=15

5-15 =5x

-10 =5x

10/5=x

x= -2

Answer 2

-2

Explanation:

2x+5-7x=15

Combine like terms

-5x+5=15

Subtract 5 from both sides

-5x=10

Divide -5 from both sides

x=-2