Question

Solve for x. 7(x+2)=6(x+5) ​

Answer 1

16

Explanation:

7x+14=6x+30

Move x into one side and whole numbers to the other.

Solve like linear equation.

7x+14=6x+30

7x-6x=30-14

x=16

Answer 2

x = 16

Explanation:

7(x+2)=6(x+5) multiply

7x + 14 = 6x + 30 add like terms

7x - 6x = 30 - 14

x = 16