Question

9(x-2)=7x+5

please help

Answer 1

x= 23/2 or 11 1/3

Explanation:

1.

Distribute

9(x−2)=7x+5

9x−18=7x+5

2.Add 18 to both sides

3.Simplify the expression

4.Subtract 7x from both sides

5.Simplify the expression

6.Divide both sides by the same factor

7.Cancel terms that are in both the numerator and denominator

Answer 2

Explanation:

x x = 223 = 11 21 = 11.5