Question

- 5x - 72 = -12x + 75

Answer 1

x = 21

Explanation:

Step 1: Write out equation

-5x - 72 = -12x + 75

Step 2: Add 5x to both sides

-72 = -7x + 75

Step 3: Subtract 75 on both sides

-147 = -7x

Step 4: Divide both sides by -7

21 = x

Step 5: Rewrite

x = 21