Question

2(x – 7) = 5x + 4 can someone help me out

Answer 1

x=-6

Explanation:

2(x-7)= 5x+4

2x - 14 = 5x+4

-2x -2x

-14 = 3x +4

- 4 -4

-18= 3x

18/3 = 3x/3

6 = x

i hope this helped

Answer 2

x = -6

Explanation:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Step 1: Write out equation

2(x - 7) = 5x + 4

Step 2: Distribute parenthesis

2x - 14 = 5x + 4

Step 3: Subtract 2x on both sides

-14 = 3x + 4

Step 4: Subtract 4 on both sides

-18 = 3x

Step 5: Divide both sides by 3

-6 = x

Step 6: Rewrite

x = -6