Question

What is the solution to 3x-10x+5=5x+17

Answer 1

x = - 1

Explanation:

`3x - 10x + 5 = 5x + 17`

Add the like terms.

`- 7x + 5 = 5x + 17`

Add 7x to both sides.

`5 = 12x + 17`

Subtract 17 from both sides.

`- 12 = 12x`

`- (12)/(12) = x`

`- 1 = x`

Answer 2

x = -1

Explanation:

3x - 10x + 5 = 5x + 17 (collect like terms)

-7x + 5 = 5x + 17 (subtract 5x on both sides)

-12x + 5 = 17 ( subtract 5 on each side)

-12x = 12 ( divide by -12 on each side)

x = -1