Question

What is the solution to this equation? 5(x - 6) + 4 = 7x - 4

Answer 1

5(x - 6) + 4 = 7x - 4

5x - 30 + 4 = 7x - 4

5x - 26 = 7x - 4

5x - 26 + 4 = 7x

5x - 22 = 7x

-22 = 7x - 5x

-22 = 2x

-22 / 2 = x

-11 = x

x = -11 is the solution to the given equation