x= −29/4
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
−7(x+2)=−3(x−5)
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
−7(x+2)=−3(x−5)
(−7)(x)+(−7)(2)=(−3)(x)+(−3)(−5)(Distribute)
−7x+−14=−3x+15
−7x−14=−3x+15
Step 2: Add 3x to both sides.
−7x−14+3x=−3x+15+3x
−4x−14=15
Step 3: Add 14 to both sides.
−4x−14+14=15+14
−4x=29
Step 4: Divide both sides by -4.
−4x −4
x=29/−4
x= −29/4
