Question

5x + (–7) = –8x + 6

Answer 1

x=1

Explanation:

5x+(-7)= -8x+6

+7

5x= -8x +6+7

5x= -8x+13

+8x

5x+8x=13

13x=13

x=1

Answer 2

x=1

Explanation:

13x=13

x=1

All you do it get rid of the lowest x value, and put the non x values to the right. Divide by the coefficient, and you'll get 1.