Question

(2x - 7) - (x - 5) = 0

Answer 1

X-2

Explanation:

2x-1x=x

-7+5=-2

Answer 2

x=2

Explanation:

Distribute the second bracket:

`2x-7-x+5=0`

Sum similar terms, bringing all number right of the equal sign - careful, they change sign!

`2x-x = 7-5\\</p><p>x=2`