Question

Solve the equation shown:

-5(x - 3) +7x = 35

x =

Answer 1

x = 10

Explanation:

1. Simplify by applying the distributed property: -5x - -15 + 7x = 35
2. Simplify: -5x + 15 + 7x = 35
3. Combine like terms: 2x + 15 = 35
4. Subtract 15 from each side, so it now looks like this: 2x = 20
5. Divide each side by 2 to cancel out the 2 next to x. It should now look like this: x = 10

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Answer 2

10

Explanation:

`-5(x-3)+7x=35`

Distribute the 5

`-5x+15+7x=35`

Combine like terms

`2x+15=35`

Subtract 15 to isolate the variable

`2x=20`

Divide by 2

`x=10`