Question

What is the decimal value of x in the equation 7x − 2 = 5x + 3?

Answer 1

Answer: 5/2 or 2.5

Explanation:

So first you add 2 to -2( crossing it out) and add 2 to 3. Then you simplify giving you the equation of 7x=5x+5.

Then subtract 5x from 7x and 5 giving you the equation of 2x=5.

Ounce done divide your equation by 2, giving you the answer if 5/2 or 2.5.

Answer 2

x= 2.5

Explanation:

7x-5x = 2x

2x-2 = 3

3 + 2 = 5

2x=5

5/2 = 2.5