Question

25x/5-7x=12 Solve the equation...but how???

Answer 1

We are given:

`(25x)/(5)-7x=12`

First, let's simplify that fraction. We know that 5 goes into 25 5 times. So we can rewrite the equation as:

`5x-7x=12`

Combine like terms.

`-2x=12`

Divide both sides by -2 to get x all by itself.

`(-2x)/(-2)=(12)/(-2)`

Simplify

`x=-6`

Hope this helps!