Question

5x-7-2x= -10 what is x equaled to
HELP ASAP!!!!

Answer 1

x=−1

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

5x−7−2x=−10

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

5x−7−2x=−10

5x+−7+−2x=−10

(5x+−2x)+(−7)=−10(Combine Like Terms)

3x+−7=−10

3x−7=−10

Step 2: Add 7 to both sides.

3x−7+7=−10+7

3x=−3

Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.

3x

3

=

−3

3

x=−1